2025-26 Tuition Update

Dear STVM Families,

On behalf of our faculty and staff, thank you for choosing St. Vincent-St. Mary High School for your child’s education. We are honored by your trust in us to help educate students to lead and to serve, enlightening the mind, developing the body, touching the heart, and inspiring the soul in the spirit of the Gospel. As we continue this mission, we’d like to share some important updates about the 2025-26 school year.

Tuition Update for 2025-2026

The STVM Executive Board has approved tuition for the 2025-26 school year at $14,450. This reflects a moderate increase, but there’s good news for families utilizing Ohio’s EdChoice Scholarships:

EdChoice Scholarships (Traditional and Expansion) will cover up to $8,408 of tuition for eligible families, which could increase in July 2025 under Ohio’s new biennial budget.
With EdChoice covering more in recent years, the out-of-pocket cost for families has dropped significantly—from 49% in 2021 to 38% in 2025.

Additionally, our instructional fee, now $425 for the 2025-26 school year, will now be collected through a secure online payment system for your convenience. Fees are due by March 15, 2025 through Blackbaud.

The 2025-26 Tuition Policy is now available. Please review for full details regarding rates and payment plan options. Many factors are carefully considered when determining tuition for a new school year. STVM’s Finance Committee thoroughly reviewed past tuition increases, tuition rates at other local Catholic high schools, and the strategic needs of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. This thoughtful process ensures that our tuition remains competitive while allowing us to meet the needs of our students and fulfill our mission.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

For families in income brackets above 450% of the federal poverty level, a shift to provide other forms of assistance will complete the St. Vincent-St. Mary commitment to affordability by filling gaps between tuition and what is covered by the EdChoice Scholarship. These include:

The Angel Scholarship Fund
St. Vincent- St. Mary High School Foundation Family and Memorial Scholarships
Irish Scholarships, including the new Irish Select Scholarship

To be considered for these opportunities, all families are required to complete the 2025-26 FACTS financial aid application. This application helps us determine eligibility for assistance and ensures every family has access to available resources.