Tuition Assistance

The Ursuline Sisters, who founded our school in 1896, held a philosophy that is continued today – to provide an Ursuline education to any student who is academically qualified.  In keeping with the Ursuline philosophy and mission of the school, the following scholarships and tuition assistance programs are available. 

Tuition for the 2012-2013 school year is $11,400, plus a $275 technology fee and a $175 activity fee. 

Tuition for the 2013-2014 school year will be $11,600 plus a technology fee of $275 and a $175 activity fee.

*PSAS Application - Ursuline Academy uses the Private School Aid Services (PSAS) application. PSAS is an organization that analyzes a family’s finances to assist  schools in making tuition assistance decisions. To apply for tuition assistance, please click here to access the form or call the school office (791-5791) to request a Private School Aid Services (PSAS) application. DEADLINE for applying for tuition assistance: NOVEMBER 19, 2012.

Scholarships – Merit-Based

(Awarded to incoming freshmen based on the High School Placement Test Results)

Category I - St. Angela Scholars Program

• One $10,000 scholarship, 4-year renewable
• One $8,000 scholarship, 4-year renewable
• Three $6,000 scholarships, 4-year renewable
• Ten $3,000 scholarships, 4-year renewable
• Ten $2,000 scholarships, 4-year renewable

*As an extension of their scholarship, St. Angela Scholars are eligible to take standardized test preparation and summer school courses at Ursuline at a reduced rate.

Category II – The Marge & Charles J. Schott Foundation Scholars

• Ten $1,500 scholarships from The Marge & Charles J. Schott Foundation, non-renewable

Scholarships – Need-Based

Scholarships and tuition assistance available for 2013-2014 total $1 million.

Grants

Ursuline Academy has established a Grant Program to help ease the financial burden for qualifying families. Grants are based solely on financial need. Families must complete the PSAS application* to be eligible.

Endowed Scholarships

Scholarship funds created by donor contributions are a source of financial assistance for Ursuline students.  Award criteria may be determined by the fund creator and varies from fund to fund.  Families must complete the PSAS application* and qualify for financial assistance to be eligible for grants awarded from endowed scholarship funds.

Work-Study

Ursuline Academy sponsors a Work-Study Program. The Work-Study Program provides assignments in a lab, art studio, library, school office, or school department. Students earn minimum wage, which is accumulated and deducted from their tuition balance each month. Call the school office to request information about the Work-Study Program. In order to participate in this program, a family must qualify for tuition assistance through Private School Aid Services* and have an open tuition balance.    

*PSAS Application - Ursuline Academy uses the Private School Aid Services (PSAS) application. PSAS is an organization that analyzes a family’s finances to assist  schools in making tuition assistance decisions. To apply for tuition assistance, please click here to access the form or call the school office (791-5791) to request a Private School Aid Services (PSAS) application. DEADLINE for applying for tuition assistance: NOVEMBER 19, 2012.

Minority Student Aid

The Fund for Independent Schools of Cincinnati (FISC) provides additional tuition assistance for African-American students. 

Applying for Assistance  

To apply for tuition assistance, please complete the Private School Aid Service Form. Click here to access the form or call the school office (791-5791) to request a form.  If you receive tuition assistance now, you must reapply for  tuition assistance for future academic years.