Tuition & Affordability

2022-2023 Tuition: $15,300

Tuition is set to be all-inclusive. There are no added costs for books, technology, tutoring, early/late access to the building, etc.

Families are required to provide their own device.

Tuition Assistance

We work very hard to keep Catholic Central affordable for every family,and will work with you on payment plans as well as grants when applicable.

View our Tuition FAQ

To Apply for Tuition Assistance

Meet with Admissions
- Each family's unique circumstances are taken into account. A frank and honest discussion with Admissions will help us advocate for your son.
Complete the FAST form (all legal guardians)
- Submit your tax forms

Tuition Assistance Awards will be maintained for the duration of enrollment, but families must submit the FAST form and taxes each year to verify circumstances. Substantial charge in circumstances may result in aid being adjusted.

Estimate Tuition Assistance*

1 Dependent

Family income of $75,000 could qualify for $7,000 - $9,000 of aid per year
Family income of $100,000 could qualify for $4,000 - $6,500of aid per year
Family income of $125,000 could qualify for $1,000 - $4,000 of aid per year
Family income of $150,000 could qualify for $0 - $2,000 of aid per year
Family income of $175,000 or more - unlikely to receive need-based assistance, but encouraged to schedule a meeting with Admissions to discuss your individual family situation and options that may be available

2 Dependents

Family income of $75,000 could qualify for $8,500 - $10,000 of aid per year
Family income of $100,000 could qualify for $6,000 - $8,000 of aid per year
Family income of $125,000 could qualify for $4,000 - $6,000 of aid per year
Family income of $150,000 could qualify for $1,000 - $4,000 of aid per year
Family income of $175,000 could qualify for $0 - $2,000 of aid per year
Family income of $200,000 or more - unlikely to receive need-based assistance, but encouraged to schedule a meeting with Admissions to discuss your individual family situation and options that may be available

3 Dependents

Family income of $75,000 could qualify for $9,500 - $11,000 of aid per year
Family income of $100,000 could qualify for $7,500 - $10,000 of aid per year
Family income of $125,000 could qualify for $6,000 - $8,500 of aid per year
Family income of $150,000 could qualify for $4,000 - $7,000 of aid per year
Family income of $175,000 could qualify for $2,000 - $5,500 of aid per year
Family income of $200,000 could qualify for $0 - $4,000 of aid per year
Family income of $225,000 could qualify for $0 - $3,000 of aid per year
Family income of $250,000 could qualify for $0 - $1,500 of aid per year

4 or More Dependents

Family income of $75,000 could qualify for $10,000 - $11,500 of aid per year
Family income of $100,000 could qualify for $9,500 - $11,500 of aid per year
Family income of $125,000 could qualify for $8,500 - $11,000 of aid per year
Family income of $150,000 could qualify for $7,000 - $10,000 of aid per year
Family income of $175,000 could qualify for $6,000 - $9,000 of aid per year
Family income of $200,000 could qualify for $4,000 - $8,000 of aid per year
Family income of $225,000 could qualify for $3,000 - $7,000 of aid per year
Family income of $250,000 could qualify for $1,500 - $6,000 of aid per year

Scholarships & Grants

In addition to the scholarship applications, students must complete the regular application process.

Read the Scholarships FAQ

Academic Scholarships

Catholic Central is offering Academic Scholarships to students entering the 9th grade in 2022 based on the HSPT or PSAT 8/9. Students may qualify for Academic Scholarships based on their overall national composite score, typically in the 90th percentile or higher.

Fr. James Embser Award
- $4,000 per year, provided the student maintains a 3.9 GPA.
Fr. John Sheehy Award
- $3,000 per year, provided the student maintains a 3.8 GPA.
Fr. Bernard Regan Award
- $2,000 per year, provided the student maintains a 3.7 GPA.
Fr. John Menner Award
- $1,000 per year, provided the student maintains a 3.6 GPA.

Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge Scholarships

These Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge (GDK) scholarships range around $1,000 and students must remain in good standing to renew the scholarship each year. There are a very limited number of these scholarships available for each class of incoming students (less than 10% of applicants).

GDK scholarships may be available for exceptional young men who meet one or more of the following criteria:

Would be the first in their family to attend Catholic Central
Are from underrepresented educational, cultural, or geographic backgrounds
Have overcome substantial educational or economic obstacles
Demonstrates the values of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge, as documented by their application, interview, and essay responses

The Michael E. Bullock Scholarship

For students with siblings on the Autism Spectrum .

Michael E. Bullock Scholarship Application

Athletic Scholarships

Per MHSAA Guidelines, Catholic Central does not offer any athletic scholarships.

Archdiocese of Detroit Assistance

Students who belong to a parish in the Archdiocese of Detroit are also able to apply for additional assistance.

Archdiocese of Detroit Assistance Application

Other Fees

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