Tuition/Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Over $1.6 million in aid was awarded to over 200 students for the 2009-2010 school year.  While the primary financial aid deadline has passed, we are still considering financial aid forms for secondary consideration.  Those families who applied for financial aid by February 8 will be notified of their grant between March 16 and 26.  Those who apply for financial aid after February 8 will be notified of their award after Easter. 

Chaminade is dedicated to preparing qualified young men for success in college and life. Part of our mission statement emphasizes global understanding, responsibility, and appreciation of the cultural diversity and richness of the human experience. To accomplish these objectives, we provide financial aid based solely on financial need to qualified 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.  Most direct grants range between $250 and 60% of tuition; larger grants for exceptional students may be awarded if additional funds exist. 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 School and Student Services (SSS) to process financial aid applications. SSS is a service of the National Association of Independent Schools. Based on the financial information you provide, SSS gives us an estimated amount your family can contribute to educational expenses. This helps us make fair and objective financial aid decisions.

Financial aid is provided for tuition only – class fees 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.

Applying for Financial Aid

To begin your financial aid application for the 2010-2011 school year, follow these steps below.

1. Go to sss.nais.org.

2. Click on the prompt to begin your Parent’s Financial Statement (PFS). You only have to complete one PFS even if you have several children applying to our school.

3. You will be given a password that will allow you to return to your PFS at a later date before submitting it.

4. You will be given instructions about submitting required documents by mail. Your documents will be handled with the utmost level of security. To read more about SSS’s document security, go to sss.nais.org.

5. Mail the required documents to SSS by NAIS, Application Processing Center, PO Box 449, Randolph, MA 02368-0449. (For overnight mail, use this address: SSS by NAIS, Application Processing Center, 437 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA 02021.)

1. To obtain a printed Parent’s Financial Statement (PFS) and instruction booklet, contact Lisa Hermannes at 314-692-6666 or lhermannes@chaminade-stl.com or stop by the Business Office (first floor of Chaminade Hall).

2. Complete the PFS and return it along with the required backup documents (copy of most recent Federal Income Tax Return Form 1040 plus attached schedules) to SSS by NAIS, Application Processing Center, PO Box 449, Randolph MA 02368-0449. For overnight mail, use this address: SSS by NAIS, Application Processing Center, 437 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA 02021.

NOTE: The cost for mail in applications is $42.

Call (800) 344-8328 with any questions regarding the SSS website or PFS form (Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-8:00 PM EST or Sat 9:00 AM-4:00 PM EST). 

Tuition & Fees

Tuition for the 2010-2011 school year is $14,480.  Additional fees for special courses and retreats average $400 - $700 per year.  All students are required to lease a laptop computer from the school.  The laptop fee ranges from $680 - $850 per year.

Ten percent of tuition 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 December 1.   For a $50 fee, families may pay tuition in nine installments using automatic withdrawal from FACTS. A personal or cashier's check, Visa, MasterCard or American Express are accepted for tuition payments.

Resident student room and board is $15,900. Five-day resident room and board is $14,850. An International Student Fee of $1,500 will be 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 $2,000.