Tuition & Affordability - Oakland Catholic High School

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Tuition & Fees

Applying for Aid

Outside Assistance

Scholarships

Tuition:

Domestic Students: $15,800
International Students: $18,000

Additional Fees:

Activity/Tech Fee (includes laptop insurance): $450
Graduation Fee (Seniors only): $325

Tuition Assistance is not a one-size-fits-all approach at Oakland Catholic.

We recognize that your daughter, your family, and your financial situation are unique to you. Income level is only one of many factors taken into consideration. Many private schools incentivize families to enroll with generous tuition assistance plans for freshman year, followed by diminishing assistance in subsequent years. Oakland Catholic is loyal to returning families. We partner with each family to ensure that their daughter joins the OC Community and stays through graduation!

Last year Oakland Catholic awarded $1 million in financial aid to meet 40-50% of our families' needs. Financial aid packages are built from a variety of sources. Read on to learn more about affording OC, and always feel free to contact our Admissions Department with any questions or concerns.

There's no community stronger, more supportive, or more encouraging; I truly believe that the OC experience is unparalleled.Mary Cumpston, '17

Who Should Apply for Tuition Assistance?

Sample Scenarios

SCENARIO 1

We're a 2-parent household with 3 children—one entering high school and two in private elementary school. We both work, with a joint income of about $100-$150k. We assume that we wouldn’t get any aid, which means OC would put a lot of stress on our budget, especially since we'd be sending another child in a few years. (Click title for our response.)

SCENARIO 2

I am a single parent raising my two daughters. I work full-time, but earn under $50,000. I do have some savings, but as much as I want to send my daughter to Oakland Catholic, I don’t want to exhaust them. I may need additional assistance outside of what OC offers but don't know where to begin. (Click title for our response)

SCENARIO 3

I have consistently provided for my family at a level of $150–$175k annually, but with 4 children all in Catholic schools and ongoing medical expenses for my spouse (that may increase), we don’t see how we can afford Oakland Catholic, particularly if my salary changes. (Click title for answer.)

How to Apply for Tuition Assistance

Step 1:

Apply to OC. Upon acceptance, complete the FACTS aid application (online by the end of January). The deadline for completion is March 15. Late application can be made, but funds do diminish as we approach the next school year.

Step 2:

Tuition Assistance awards are made in April/May and will be reflected on the tuition statement for the next school year. For registered families, tuition assistance awards are automatically uploaded to their FACTS accounts.

Step 3:

If circumstances arise that are unaccounted for in your FACTS aid application, you can always contact our Business Office to inquire about adjustments. We are committed making things work for you within our means!

Outside-Sponsored Tuition Assistance

Scholarships

Oakland Catholic High School offers an array of scholarship opportunities, both merit and need-based.

To be considered for one of the scholarships listed below, you must first receive acceptance to Oakland Catholic High School, as well as complete the required Scholarship Entrance Exam (for merit scholarship consideration). Once accepted, you may complete the form below in order to inquire about eligibility, as requirements for each scholarship vary.

Recipients of merit scholarships will be notified with their acceptance packet. Those receiving named scholarships or scholarships that require a demonstration of financial need will receive notice in late April/early May with the Tuition & Financial Aid Award Statement.

Merit-Based Scholarships
Need-Based Scholarships

Merit-Based Scholarships

The following six scholarships are awarded to those students receiving the top six scores on the Oakland Catholic High School Scholarship Entrance Exam. In addition, the recipients must demonstrate strong academic standing and comply with any other stipulations set by the Scholarship Committee.

Merit scholarships provide half tuition renewable awards contingent upon an annual cumulative GPA of 3.25-3.5, a clean disciplinary record, and involvement in the school.

Bishop's Scholarship
President's Scholarship
Principal's Scholarship
Eagle Scholarship
JOA Scholarship
Alumnae Scholarship*

*The Alumnae Scholarship adheres to all criteria stated above, and its recipient must be a relative of an alumna of Oakland Catholic High School or one of our sister alumna schools.

Additionally, four Oakland Catholic Merit Scholarships are awarded each year to the students with the next four highest scores on the Entrance Exam. These scholarships cover $5,000 of the annual tuition costs and are renewable each year of study, provided that recipients maintain a strong academic record and adhere to the mission and guidelines of Oakland Catholic.

Need-Based Scholarships

Deborah L. Rice Scholarship, $1,000
Awarded to an incoming student from a single-parent household who qualifies academically and demonstrates financial need.

Dominic Silvaggio, Sr. Scholarship, $1,000
Awarded to a Catholic student in her junior or senior year of study who exhibits a strong work ethic, studies the Italian language, and receives a recommendation from either the Italian faculty member or the Chair of the Foreign Languages Department.

George Rudolph Scholarship, $1,000
Awarded to a student of any year who qualifies academically, demonstrates financial need, and is actively involved in extracurricular activities at Oakland Catholic High School.

Katherine Donahue Freyvogel Scholarships (2), $2,500 each*
Awarded to an incoming freshman who is a Catholic, demonstrates financial need, and exhibits motivation and a strong work ethic. Awarded once every four years, this scholarship is renewable provided that the recipient maintains an overall "B" average, a good disciplinary record, and an enthusiasm for Oakland Catholic High School.

Katherine and Thomas J. M. Freyvogel Family Scholarship, $2,000
To be awarded to a Catholic student who qualifies for acceptance to Oakland Catholic High School, demonstrates financial need, and exhibits motivation and a strong work ethic as evidenced by their grade school academic records. Awarded once every four years to a freshman, this scholarship is renewable provided that the recipient maintains an overall "B" average, a good disciplinary record, and a love for Oakland Catholic High School.

Leading Ladies Scholarship, $1,000
To be awarded to a student who qualifies academically, demonstrates financial need and exhibits leadership qualities.

Louise DiNardo Scholarship, $1,000
To be awarded to a Catholic student who excels academically and demonstrates financial need.

Maribeth and Richard S. Donley Family Scholarship, $1,000
To be awarded to a Catholic student, in any year of study, who qualifies academically and demonstrates financial need.

Ruth Donnelly Egler Scholarship, $1,000
To be awarded to a Catholic student who qualifies academically and demonstrates financial need.

Sarafina Spoltare Scholarship, $2,000 per year
Awarded every two years to an academically eligible freshman whose family meets the criteria listed below, this scholarship is renewable for all four years of a student’s time at Oakland Catholic High School. Designed to honor its namesake, the daughter of immigrant parents, the scholarship serves as a means of allowing a young woman of immigrant background (an immigrant herself or first generation) to prepare for her future in the college-preparatory, faith-filled environment of Oakland Catholic High School. Recipients of the Sarafina Spoltare Scholarship have met the following criteria of eligibility:

Accepted to Oakland Catholic High School, committed to maintaining a strong academic performance, and of outstanding character.
A member of a recently immigrated family or member of an underserved community.
Demonstrated financial need via the FACTS application process.
Submission of a well-written essay that articulates the impact that an Oakland Catholic educational experience will have on the applicant, as well as how she hopes to actively contribute to this unique all-girls academic experience as a student and future alumna.

Susan and Ron Petnuch Family Scholarship, $1,000
To be awarded to a student in any year of study who qualifies academically and demonstrates financial need.

Susanna McGraw Freyvogel Scholarship, $1,000
To be awarded to a Catholic student who qualifies academically for admission and shows a commitment to her studies through hard work and perseverance. (B-/C+ student)