Understanding Carondelet High School Tuition and Financial Aid Opportunities

Carondelet High School, a private, Catholic, all-girls school located in Concord, California, is committed to providing a transformative educational experience rooted in the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Understanding the costs associated with private education is crucial for families considering Carondelet. This article provides a comprehensive overview of tuition, financial aid options, and the application process.

Carondelet High School: An Overview

Carondelet High School is an inclusive Catholic, college-prep high school located in Concord, California, offering young women a transformative educational experience. Rooted in the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Carondelet fosters an inclusive environment that embraces all students and values diversity, empathy, service, and social justice. The school empowers students to lead without limitations. All-girls classes for the first two years build confidence and voice; through the partnership with De La Salle, juniors and seniors have the opportunity to grow in a co-ed setting. The personalized, college preparatory curriculum fosters self-advocacy, collaboration, and critical thinking, equipping each young woman to become an empowered, purpose-driven leader.

The school offers a diverse sisterhood that provides a caring space where students can explore new interests and build meaningful, lifelong connections, from athletics and the arts to immersion trips and spiritual retreats.

Carondelet tuition includes books, retreats, and registration fees.

Academics and Faculty

Carondelet High School offers grades 9-12 and has a total of 54 classroom teachers. The school has a student-teacher ratio is 15:1. Carondelet High School offers a summer program. The school has 26 AP/Advanced Courses, including: AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Lit & Composition, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP Govt & Politics, AP Physics-B, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Studio Art: Drawing, AP Studio Art: 2-D Design, AP Studio Art: 3-D Design, AP US History, Honors Alg 1, Honors Alg 2 w/Trig, Honors Bio, Honors Chem, Honors Concert Choir, Honors English 2, Honors French 4, Honors Geometry, Honors Physics, Honors Spanish 3.

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Athletics

Carondelet High School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Flag Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo.

Tuition and Fees

Carondelet collects a non-refundable tuition deposit of 2.5%, at time of Acceptance of Contract via Finalsite.

Understanding Tuition Assistance

Many families who send their student to Carondelet High School make financial sacrifices. Through the generosity of benefactors and the success of annual fundraisers, Carondelet has been able to provide tuition assistance to many young women who would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend Carondelet. Tuition assistance is awarded to families who demonstrate financial need.

Carondelet has partnered with FACTS to assist with information gathering and the assessment of tuition assistance. FACTS will provide an independent and reasonable assessment of the ability of each family to pay tuition. FACTS does not make any decisions about recipients and the amounts of financial aid awarded. Carondelet High School’s Tuition Assistance Committee reviews the FACTS recommendation. Based on the information provided, the Committee determines the amount of aid to be provided each family based on the amount of tuition assistance money available, the number of families who apply, and each family’s need. Each award is determined on a case-by-case basis.

In 2024-25, the school distributed approximately $1,8500,000 to 237 students, an average of $7,750 per family. Tuition assistance ranges from $1,000 to as much as half of the annual tuition.

Key Considerations for Tuition Assistance

Demonstrated Financial Need: Tuition assistance is awarded to families who demonstrate financial need.
Annual Application: Families must apply each year they require aid.
Transfer Students: Transfer students should complete their aid applications as soon as they apply for admission.
FACTS Assessment: Carondelet partners with FACTS for tuition assistance assessment.
Committee Review: The Tuition Assistance Committee determines aid amounts based on available funds and family need.
No Automatic Renewal: Tuition assistance is not automatically renewed each school year.

Multiple Students

The amount of tuition assistance provided is based on each family’s financial need. Carondelet & De La Salle both use the FACTS Student Aid Form. Only one form is needed per family. Be sure to include the school code for each school.

Tax Returns

Most families do not have their current year taxes completed by the due date. You can still apply for aid. You must submit your most recently filed federal 1040 tax return along with current W-2’s.

Appeals

Families who feel they still can not afford tuition after the receiving their award can contact Tiffany Brookman for the appeal process. Please use the additional comments at the end of the FACTS application to detail your financial need.

Scholarships & Awards

Carondelet High School does not offer any athletic scholarships. Please see the Scholarships & Awards page for more information on merit-based scholarship opportunities.

Applying for Tuition Assistance

The tuition assistance application is completed online. Please complete the application here: FACTS Tuition Assistance Application.

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Important Dates and Deadlines

The 2026-27 FACTS Application deadline is Monday, February 9, 2026. All deadlines are critical. Late and/or incomplete applications will be reviewed at a later date and may not be considered, as funds are limited.

February 9, 2026: FACTS Application Deadline
March 30, 2026: FACE Application Deadline
February 3, 2026: Bay Scholars application deadline

Required Documentation

Please note: If you have not filed your 2025 Federal Income Tax Return before the due date, your application must include a copy of your 2025 W-2s and any other income documentation. You must also provide a complete copy of your 2024 1040 Federal Income Tax Return along with all supporting schedules. Only completed applications with full supporting documentation will be submitted to the Tuition Assistance Committee for consideration.

How to Apply for FACE

The FACTS application serves as both your FACE and Carondelet application. When completing the FACTS application, be sure to check the FACE box to submit a copy of your application to them. FACE will notify you directly if you were awarded a grant - usually in May or June.

FACE Requirements

Family Aid - Catholic Education or FACE provides need-based tuition grants to students who attend Catholic schools in the Diocese of Oakland using HUD guidelines. FACE helps students regardless of religion, gender, ethnicity, or citizenship. The application opens January 1, 2026 and the deadline is March 30, 2026. To apply for FACE, you will need to check the FACE box in your FACTS application to authorize FACE to receive a copy. They will not consider any applications whose income is above the Low Income Qualification. Award decisions will be sent in May 2026.

Bay Scholars

Bay Scholars is an additional source of assistance for incoming freshman, low income families. The deadline for their application is February 3, 2026.

Tuition Payment Options

You are required to set up your account with Tuition Management. Tuition Management will only accept EFT and credit card payment methods. Tuition Management charges a 3.12% fee when using a charge card. The Platform Fee for ACH payments will be 1% + $.30 per transaction, with a maximum of $2.50 per transaction. Tuition Management is Carondelet’s only tuition payment option. 10-month payment: Begins June and ends March. If you have received financial aid or a scholarship from Carondelet, it will be applied in full to your Tuition Management account and your installments will be adjusted evenly.

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