Financial Aid
Chaminade provides financial aid based solely on financial need to qualified students. For the 2011-12 school year, over $1.5 million in financial aid was given to over 200 students.
Two types of financial aid are available, Direct Grants and Work Grants. Direct Grants are awarded based on financial need and are a direct reduction of tuition. Work Grants are awarded based on financial need and reduce tuition by the number of hours a student works for the school. Grants are made on an annual basis and must be applied for each year.
We use FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment service to help evaluate the needs of our families. Based on a comprehensive evaluation of key factors taken from information you provide, FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment is able to provide the school with a thorough understanding of a family’s financial situation.
Financial aid is provided for tuition only – class fees, textbooks and laptop lease fees cannot be covered with financial aid. Aid awards are renewable if financial need still exists. A new application must be completed each year.
Financial Aid applications will not affect admission decisions; admission and financial aid are considered separately by the Admissions Office and Business Office, respectively. Financial aid is awarded only to students who have completed the application process and been officially accepted for admission.
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial aid applications can be completed online. To be eligible for financial aid you must submit your application by Wednesday, February 15. We will communicate decisions about financial aid on Friday, March 30. Exception: Applications for NEW freshmen applicants only must be submitted by Thursday, December 15. Notification of financial aid awards will be mailed on Wednesday, February 15.
Applying online is the fastest and most direct method of submitting your application. It allows us to view your application electronically within minutes of submission. A $25 non-refundable application fee must be received in order to process your application regardless if you submit online or via mail. Tax documents are required to substantiate your financial aid application. The tax information needed to verify your application is shown in the FGAA checklist that can be accessed by clicking FGAA Tax Document Checklist.
Click here to apply online.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the 2011-2012 school year is $15,195. Additional fees average $500 - $800 per year. Class trips for most students average $400 - $900 per year. All students are required to lease a laptop computer from the school. The laptop fee ranges from $680 - $850 per year.
An enrollment deposit of $1,520 for day students/$3,320 for resident students is payable three weeks after acceptance to hold a student's place in the class. Of the remaining amount, one-half is payable August 1 with the other half payable November 15. A personal or cashier's check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express are accepted for tuition payments. For a $50 fee, families may pay tuition in nine installments using automatic withdrawal from FACTS.
Resident student tuition, room and 7-day board is $31,880. Resident student tuition, room and 5-day board is $30,780. An International Student Fee of $1,500 is assessed annually to all non-U.S. residents. The Esto Vir International Program is required of all new international students who were not enrolled in an accredited U.S. school for the full year immediately preceding matriculation into Chaminade. The program cost is $2,600 and is held from August 7 - 16.