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What You WILL experience at St. Paul ...
100% Graduation Rate
An Authentic Catholic Education
College Prep Curriculum
Community Service
Competitive Athletics
Dedicated Faculty
Extracurricular Clubs/Activities
Out-of-Town Busing
Performing Arts Program
Robotics/STEM
Scholarship Awards
Sibling Discounts
Small Class Sizes
Tuition Assistance
What You WON’T experience at St. Paul...
Athletic Fees
Course Fees
Graduation Fees
Lab Fees
Retreat Fees
Student Activity Fees
Technology Fees
Tuition
| 2025-2026 Tuition | |
| First Child | $13,400 |
| Second child in the same family attending in the same year | $11,400 |
| Third child or any more children in the same family attending in the same year | $8,400 |
Bus Transportation
St. Paul has students from over 30 communities around central CT. Out-of-town bus transportation is available for many surrounding towns.
Out-of-Town Busing Routes - CLICK HERE
separate fees - if applicable
Purchase separately:
Textbooks (ebook or hard copy)
I-pads - St. Paul placed a bulk order in May. Information will be forthcoming
Uniforms
Registration Fee*
$300 for new students, $200 for returning students
$400 maximum per family per year
This fee is due at the time the student registers for classes.
Non-Parish Assessment Fee*
This non-parish assessment fee is $250 per child, each school year, for non-Catholic students and Catholics not registered in and actively supporting a parish. Parishes in the Archdiocese of Hartford pay this fee for students who are registered, active, and contributing members.
Bus Transportation Fee*
Optional bus transportation is available for many surrounding towns for a fee of $1,150 for the 2025-2026 school year. Additional siblings will be charged a reduced rate of $850.
Out-of-Town Busing Routes - updated as of 12/4/25 - CLICK HERE
*All fees are non-refundable.
Any fees incurred by the school due to wire transfers or due to payments denied for insufficient funds or other reasons will be billed to the family.
Tuition Assistance
At St. Paul Catholic High School, we are committed to helping every student grow academically and socially within a faith-filled and welcoming community. That’s why we are proud to be the most affordable Catholic high school option in Central CT and offer tuition assistance to families who wish to join our school community for the upcoming academic year.
Our tuition assistance program is designed to make a St. Paul education more accessible, helping families focus on their student learning, growing, and thriving.
St Paul Catholic High School uses an independent consultant, FACTS Grant & Aid, to evaluate financial need. Anyone who wishes to be considered for tuition assistance must submit an application to FACTS Grant & Aid. The application fee is $45.
If this is your first time applying for aid through FACTS, please click “Create your Account” to get started. Deadline for incoming families to submit an application is 1/22/26. If you have questions about the application deadline, please reach out to Ms. Mone at 860.584.0911 x434 or email at cmone@spchs.com.
If you are a returning St. Paul family applying for aid through FACTS, please log in to your Family Portal and click on the "Financials Tab". In the financial tab, you will see financial links to click "Apply for Grant & Aid". Deadline for returning families to submit an application is 2/12/26.
Please note: In cases of divorce, both parents must apply for financial aid and supply financial documents. If you occupy separate households, each parent should complete a separate application. If this is a problem, please put an explanation in Section 11 of the FACTS Grant & Aid application.
All supporting documentation can be uploaded in pdf or jpeg format online. If you have questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 866-441-4637.
Please contact Director of Admissions, Chelsea Mone '10 at cmone@spchs.com, if you have further questions about Tuition Assistance.
Do you have questions about tuition assistance? Click below to see frequently asked questions by families.
Additional questions? Email the Director of Admissions, Ms. Mone '10 at cmone@spchs.com
The Tuition Assistance online application is available now.
RETURNING STUDENTS
Use 529 Savings Plan for High School Tuition
The 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act expanded 529 savings plans to allow families to invest funds for K-12 tuition in addition to higher education expenses. CHET (Connecticut Higher Education Trust) allows up to $10,000 per year, per student, to be withdrawn from a 529 plan for tuition expenses at private or religious high schools - free from federal tax.
Scholarships
as scholarships become available, a detailed description and application will be added to our website.
FOR INCOMING AND CONTINUING STUDENTS
Merenda Family Scholarship
The Merenda Family Scholarship is available to members of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Bristol who are in good standing and who are either enrolled in a Catholic elementary or high school or who are attending a college or trade school or who are enrolled in post secondary religious studies for priesthood or religious life. See more details and the application are below. Applications are due by March 13, 2026.
Main Street Foundation Scholarships
The following scholarships are available through the Main Street Community Foundation in 2026 and have a deadline of March 6, 2026. There are several scholarships available to students attending or planning to attend private elementary and secondary schools in Bristol. Each scholarship utilizes its own online application, which can be accessed through the Foundation's Online Scholarship Portal which is linked below (Apply Online). Please read all the requirements completely and carefully before submitting an application.
The deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. on March 6, 2026. CLICK HERE for more information and requirements.
The Malerbo Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility requirements:
- Residents of Bristol that are attending or planning to attend St. Paul Catholic High School
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
- Evidence of leadership in school and community
The BJT Scholarship Fund was established in 2024 to support the families who are parishioners in good standing at Our Lady of Mercy Church (OLMC) in Plainville, CT to assist with the costs of Catholic education at an elementary, middle or high school located in CT.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Parishioner in good standing at Our Lady of Mercy Church (OLMC) in Plainville
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in a Catholic elementary, middle or high school located in CT
The Lena M. & Peter L. Korotie Scholarship was established in 1997 by local residents Peter and Lena Korotie. This scholarship emanates from their growing desire to do something special to help children in Bristol.
Eligibility requirements:
- Students that are attending or planning to attend St. Paul Catholic High School
- Academic achievement
- Service to school and community
- Financial need
- Preference to students who show a special interest in math and science
Please check the St. Paul website periodically to see if any new scholarships have been announced.
FOR Continuing STUDENTS
Each spring, Memorial Scholarships are awarded from funds that have been established through parents, alumni, and friends of St Paul Catholic High School. Students are nominated by faculty and administration. Scholarship amounts vary from $200 to $1,500 and are awarded to current St. Paul Catholic students. These scholarships will be added as the applications become available.
