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Tuition & Scholarships

Tuition for DePaul Catholic High School Grades 9-12 and its 8th Grade Prep is structured to provide a high-quality, well-rounded, faith-based, Catholic education at an affordable rate. Our tuition covers a wide range of academic programs, co-curricular and Campus Ministry activities.

Below are the tuition rates and fee schedule for Academic Year 2025-2026.

Tuition for School Year 2025-2026:

Grade
Tuition
Enrollment Fee
Tuition Deposit
Date Due for Enrollment Fee and Tuition Deposit
Eighth Grade
$12,000
$350
$300
May 7, 2025
Ninth Grade
$16,800
$350
$300
February 5, 2025
Tenth through Twelfth Grade
$16,800
$350
 
March 4, 2025
 The Enrollment Fee is non-refundable.
 The Eighth and Ninth Grade tuition deposit is also non-refundable but will be credited towards tuition.
 The previous Technology Fee and other various Students Fees are now included in tuition.
 Customized tuition payment plans are available and must be completed on FACTS before July 1, 2025.
 A $300 discount is available if tuition is paid in full by July 1, 2025.

Additional Costs:

Uniforms - All students are required to purchase and wear the assigned school uniforms purchased from Flynn O’Hara at all times. 

Books - All students are required to purchase the required course books. Book lists will be available in the summer.

Transportation Services - All students are required to pay for transportation services if available.

Laptop - 9th grade and transfer students will be required to purchase a DePaul Catholic High School authorized laptop. Details regarding the purchase of this laptop from a school approved vendor will be provided to registered students.

Academic Merit Scholarships:

Academic Merit Scholarships are awarded upon admission to DePaul Catholic High School. The DePaul Catholic High School’s Academic Merit Scholarships include:

1. President’s Scholarship
2. Principal’s Scholarship
3. Vincentian Scholarship
4. Seton Scholarship

The admissions committee selects students for scholarship eligibility based on:

1. Prior academic performance and coursework
2. Results of the High School Placement Test
3. Recommendations
4. Successful Interview
5. Demonstrated interest in joining the DPCHS community

Tuition Assistance & Financial Aid:

DePaul Catholic High School awards financial aid on a need-based basis.

DePaul Catholic High School requires families to use the FACTS Tuition Payment Plan which requires tuition to be paid by credit card or an ACH bank transfer. The FACTS Tuition Payment Plan allows parents to apply for financial aid and to choose various tuition payment plans and customize their plan according to their personal situation.  Families must choose a FACTS payment plan prior to the start of the school year.  Complete your application online at FACTS Application.

DePaul does not work directly with FACTS and cannot answer your customer support questions about the site. Should you have specific FACTS related questions, please call the parent help number at: 1-866-441-4637.

Tuition assistance and other financial aid grants will be reviewed by the Tuition Assistance Committee and will be awarded on a need-based basis after a review of the family’s FACTS application. Sibling, Diocesan Employee and Legacy discounts are also available.

Other Tuition Assistance and Scholarship Opportunities

Tuition assistance and other financial aid grants are also available from the following independent funds.

Tri-County Scholarship Fund

  • This need-based scholarship is based on family income. Families must apply through FACTS.
  • The Tri-County Scholarship is affiliated with the Diocese of Paterson and not DePaul Catholic. The DePaul Catholic administration does not make the decisions in regard to Tri-County Scholarship Recipients.
  • The deadline to apply for Tri-County is February 15, 2025.
  • Applying for Tuition Assistance from the Tri-County Scholarship Fund does not guarantee you will qualify for assistance.
  • Tri-County notify those who qualify to receive a scholarship in May.
  • For more information on Tri-County scholarships go to Tri-County Scholarship Fund.

Catholic Education Trust

  • This is awarded by the Diocese of Paterson.
  • This information will be emailed directly to families that reside in Paterson and Passaic.
  • Applying for Catholic Education Trust Fund Tuition Assistance opens in December and the application deadline is in April.
  • Applying for Tuition Assistance from the Catholic Education Trust Fund does not guarantee you will qualify for assistance.
  • The Catholic Education Trust will notify those who qualify to receive a scholarship in May.

DePaul Catholic Alumni Scholars Fund

Tuition assistance is also available from the DePaul Catholic Alumni Scholars
fund.

  • This is need-based Tuition Assistance provided by DePaul Catholic Alumni which is awarded based on family income, academic performance and the completion and submission of an essay.
  • Families must apply through the Admissions office at DePaul Catholic High School and must complete a FACTS application.
  • Applications are accepted immediately. The deadline to apply for a DePaul Catholic Alumni Scholars Scholarship is February 21, 2025.
  • Applying for Tuition Assistance from the DePaul Catholic Alumni Scholarship Fund does not guarantee you will qualify for assistance.
  • DePaul Catholic High School will notify those who qualify to receive a scholarship as they are approved.

Questions on the DePaul Catholic Alumni Scholars fund should be directed to admissions@dpchs.org.