Understanding Marian High School Tuition Costs: A Comprehensive Guide

At Marian Central Catholic High School, education is viewed as an investment in a child's future, faith, and overall growth. Understanding the tuition structure and available financial aid options is crucial for families considering Marian. This article provides a detailed overview of Marian High School's tuition costs, payment plans, financial assistance programs, and other related expenses.

The Value of a Marian Education

Marian Central Catholic High School emphasizes that a Marian education is "more than a tuition," highlighting its commitment to fostering growth, faith, and future success in its students. The school aims to guide families through the financial commitment, ensuring accessibility to a Marian education.

Tuition and Fees Breakdown

For the 2026-2027 school year, the tuition is $14,000, in addition to a $1,500 Student Fee. The Student Fee encompasses co-curricular activities, field trips, laptops, and technology support. This all-inclusive approach aims to provide families with greater transparency by rolling administrative fees into the tuition rate. Even books, both print and electronic, are included. However, it's important to note that fees associated with specific activities like athletics or performing and fine arts may incur additional costs.

Payment Plans

Marian offers several tuition payment plans to accommodate different family budgets:

Annual: A single payment for the entire year.
Semi-annual: Two payments made throughout the year.
Quarterly: Four payments spread across the year.
Monthly: Payments are divided into ten monthly installments, with the first payment in July and the last in April. This is the most common option.

Financial Assistance and Scholarships

Marian Catholic High School is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent qualified students from attending.

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Tuition Assistance Application

Families seeking tuition assistance must complete the Tuition Assistance Application through FACTS by the designated deadline.

Financial Aid Appeal

Marian Catholic High School recognizes that situations occur which may affect the financial situation of a family and eligibility for financial assistance. Please complete the Financial Aid Appeal Form and allow time for the Financial Aid Committee to review your financial situation or change of circumstance. You must complete all items on the appeal form, provide a signed letter detailing the circumstances of the appeal, provide an average monthly budget detailing all income and expenses (please use attached spreadsheet or similar format), and provide the last month of paystubs for both parents and/or guardians. Incomplete requests will not be reviewed until the Committee has received ALL required documentation.

Work-Study Program

Marian’s work-study program is available to students who qualify for tuition assistance with preference given to freshmen and sophomores. Students earn $650 per semester for before school and after school, and $700 for study hall work-study duties. Student assignments before and after school, consist of general cleaning and vacuuming. In-school assignments are performed during study hall blocks. These jobs consist of secretarial work and some light cleaning. The in-school assignments are very limited and will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis. If the in-school assignments are filled, you will be assigned a 30-minute before or after school position. Freshmen are not eligible to participate in the in-school work-study program during study hall the first semester.

Servants of Mary Scholarships

Four, four-year scholarships are awarded to the eighth graders with the top scores on the Marian placement exam. Value: $1,000 for four years. One-year scholarships are awarded to the eighth graders with the top scores on the Marian placement exam. Value: $1,000 for one year. Nonrenewable. The placement exam must be taken at Marian to be eligible for a Servants of Mary Scholarship.

External Scholarships

Purcell Marian has several scholarships and financial aid opportunities available to students. Please visit the scholarship page for more information regarding our financial aid and scholarship program. The State of Ohio’s EdChoice and EdChoice Expansion Scholarship Program covers up to $8,407 for students in qualifying school districts.

Additional Fees and Costs

While Marian aims for tuition transparency, some additional fees and costs may arise:

Activity Fees: Fees associated with athletics or performing and fine arts are not included in the base tuition.
I.D. and Locks: A $35.00 fee is required for I.D. and two locks.
Marian Credit Card Processing Fee: A 3.00% fee is applied to credit card payments.
Services provided by CS3: Services provided by CS3 have additional costs that include classroom fees and hourly billing for special education.

Fundraising

Marian Catholic has eliminated the mandatory fundraising of generations past. Any fundraising sent out will be for individual clubs/sports or the Blue and Gold Club, and are not a part of tuition. However, to support the goal of accessible tuition, each family is asked to participate in the Spartan Gold Raffle by selling ten (10) raffle tickets at $25 each.

Important Considerations

Tuition Contract: All parents will be required to sign a tuition contract and turn it in to the Bookkeeper at the time of making the initial tuition down payment.
Payment Methods: Families can remit payment to Marian Catholic in the form of check, cash, or money order.
Contact Information: For questions or concerns, contact Carrie Fox, Tuition Manager at (570) 467-3335, ext.

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