Carmel Catholic High School

Tuition for the current school is $12,500. The Board of Directors approves tuition annually. There are additional fees for athletics, certain classes, Chromebooks, course materials, and some clubs.

We offer flexible payment plans:

• Paid In full: if you pay by July 1st of last year you will receive $100 off.
• Two payment plan: payment is due on or before July 1st of last year and December 2nd of last year. Amount due each payment is $6,250.
• Monthly payment plan: payments are budgeted over 10 months from July through April ––monthly payment of $1,256. This includes an $85 finance charge from the school.

Tuition for the current-next school year is $12,950.

All tuition payments are processed via automatic deduction from a bank account or credit card. All transactions include a processing fee as detailed in the enrollment process. Families are required to provide their payment account information during the online registration process. Invoices and due dates will be posted to the parent portal. Email reminders will be sent prior to payment dates.

Course fees and other charges will be billed to the student tuition account. If applicable, scholarships and financial aid will be deducted evenly from each payment.

Student Fundraising

The cost of educating each Carmel student this year will be $13,875.00 while the tuition and registration fee charged is $12,725.00. Each student is, in effect, receiving $1,150.00 in financial assistance. Rather than charge the full cost of educating the student, Carmel asks that students participate in two fundraisers each year, the Street Scenes Ad Drive and Walkathon. The remainder of the difference between the cost of educating each student and the amount paid in tuition is made up of contributions from alumni and families to the Carmel Catholic Fund and auxiliary services the school operates during the year.

Because everyone benefits from the money raised in the fundraisers, everyone is expected to participate. Both the Ad Drive and Walkathon are mandatory fundraisers. Students who do not fulfill their quotas of $150.00 for the Ad Drive and $75.00 for the Walkathon will be billed on their tuition account. The fund raising quota amounts listed are for the current and next school year.

If you have any questions, please contact the Business Office at businessoffice@carmelhs.org.

Financial Aid

At Carmel Catholic, our call to provide exemplary academic programming and expansive extracurricular activities is matched by our commitment to ensuring that this educational experience is accessible to those who seek it.

The financial aid application process provides families with a comprehensive assessment to identify demonstrated financial need beyond household income level. We understand that family budgets are complex, which is why every family who submits a financial aid application receives a thorough review.

We award $2 million in financial aid each year. One in four Carmel Catholic students receives financial aid. The average annual tuition discount per student is $5,763.

Family household income levels* and the number of students receiving financial aid:

• $0–$49,000: 78
• $50,000–$79,999: 66
• $80,000–$119,999: 64
• Greater than $120,000: 46

*Family household income level is not the only consideration when determining financial aid awards.

Incoming Freshmen – Class of 2024

Priority consideration: Submit your application for financial aid and provide all necessary support documentation by December 31st of last year. You will receive the results of your financial aid prior to course registration. Financial aid requests received after this date will still be considered. Applications for financial aid for incoming freshmen can begin on November 1st of last year.

Current Carmel Students and Registered Incoming Students

If possible, please submit your application by April 1st of current year. Financial Aid applications completed by this date will be reviewed for consideration first and this may enhance your chances for receiving financial aid. Notification emails will be sent by early June. Except for incoming freshmen who have applied for priority consideration, only students who have completed the registration process at Carmel Catholic can be considered for financial aid. Aid must be re-applied for every year.

Financial Aid Counseling

We are here to assist you through the financial aid process. Scheduling a financial aid counseling appointment will allow you an opportunity to visit, in person, with one of our financial aid professionals. Schedule your appointment.

How to Apply for Aid

Apply online at factstuitionaid.com. Please read the instructions carefully, complete the online application and mail or fax the supporting documentation. The FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment charges a processing fee of $30. Families must complete an online application every year to be considered for financial aid.

Financial Aid Information Nights

Our Financial Aid Information Nights were held in October and November. If you missed them, our Admissions Department is happy to meet with you. Please contact admissions@carmelhs.org.

Are you wondering how you might be able to afford a Carmel Catholic education for your child? We understand your concern and are offering a Financial Aid Information Night program to help put your mind at ease. At this information night, staff members will provide you with an overview of the high school, information regarding both scholarship and financial aid opportunities, and direction on how you can access and utilize these financial resources.

Scholarships

To recognize student achievement, expand community outreach and honor parish affiliations, a range of partial scholarships are available.

Entrance Exam Merit Scholarships

Carmel Catholic High School offers four-year renewable merit-based scholarships that recognize students who earn a composite score within the top-10 percentile nationally on the High School Placement Test (HSPT). These merit-based awards are subject to availability of funds and eligibility is based on applicable Carmel Catholic High School testing and application deadlines.

• 97-99th percentile: $2,500 per year
• 94-96th percentile: $1,500 per year
• 90-93rd percentile: $1,000 per year

In order for students to be eligible for renewal of the scholarship, students must maintain good standing in the Christian Service Program and hold a 3.5-grade point average.

Stella Maris Scholarships

We are committed to making a Carmel Catholic education accessible to all. Stella Maris Scholarships are a form of gift assistance that does not have to be repaid. These scholarships are in addition to any financial assistance you receive.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Applicant must take the Entrance Exam at Carmel Catholic.
• Student must demonstrate financial need by completing the FACTS Grant & Aid Application.
• Recipients of these scholarships must pay the enrollment fee by the date shown in the award letter (typically 3 days upon receipt of the letter).
• The Student Application Form must be submitted by February 7, 2020 to Carmel Catholic High School, Admissions Office, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein, IL 60060.
• Stella Maris Scholarships Student Application

Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program

The new Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program could cover up to 100 percent of tuition and eligible fees for next school year. The Archdiocese of Chicago and Carmel Catholic High School are encouraging all potentially qualified families to apply. To learn more, visit schools.archchicago.org.

Parish Offered Scholarships

Several of Carmel Catholic’s “feeder school” parishes award annual partial scholarships to incoming freshmen. The administration of each scholarship is unique. For additional information, please contact the individual parish. These scholarships include:

• St. Joseph Parish Scholarship: a partial scholarship awarded annually to one male and one female incoming freshman from St. Joseph’s School in Libertyville.
• The Gorman Sullivan, O Carm. Memorial Scholarship: a scholarship given to a registered member of St. Mary of Vernon Parish in Indian Creek. The parish Men’s Club administers the application process for the award and the Carmel Catholic Scholarship Committee selects the recipient.

Archdiocesan Scholarship

The Quigley Scholars Program awards $2,500 annually to boys attending a Catholic High School who are discerning a call to the priesthood. The program includes formation sessions at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein. Click here for more information.

Carmel Catholic High School abides by all applicable policies of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the IHSA. In doing so Carmel Catholic High School does not promise or offer athletic scholarships of any kind. Violations of IHSA policies may result in loss of eligibility for the student, coach and/or school. In recognition of our shared ministry, Carmel Catholic High School also does not promise, predict or otherwise allude to specific dollar amounts regarding tuition assistance or financial aid before a student takes the entrance exam. Carmel Catholic High School promotes the best attributes of our own school while respecting the legacy and traditions of other Catholic high schools.