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Tuition and Fees for the 2026-2027 School Year

At Pope John Paul II High School, we strive to make Catholic education accessible to every family. For the 2026-2027 school year, tuition is $19,995 per student, representing an investment in a transformative four-year education that prepares students for college, leadership, and lifelong success.

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TUITION AND FEES

Tuition $19,995
Annual Registration Fee, $300
Registration fee for enrollment helps cover online processing services, financial software and digital records maintenance.
Activity Fee, due 7/20 $250
This fee helps cover student services and includes the following: ASB card, Campus Ministry retreats, yearbook, and testing fees.
Technology Fee, due 7/20 $100
This fee helps cover technology services for the students such as the student server, security and infrastructure maintenance.
Books and e-books, due 7/20 $250
A flat fee that purchases access to digital learning content, contracted online learning services, textbooks, and online e-books for each academic year.
Laptop, one-time cost for new students only, due 7/20 $1,500
Total: $22,395 for incoming freshman or transfer students ($20,895 for continuing students).

Other possible fees include:

- Athletics: $150 per sport, per season; $75 for summer training, which includes participation in all summer sports.
- AP Exams: $99 per exam.
- Co-Curriculars: Some co-curricular activities may require additional fees to cover membership and/or competition costs. Please contact the club or co-curricular advisor for specific fee information.

THE TUITION GAP

At JPII, tuition is intentionally set below the actual cost of educating each student to ensure the experience remains accessible for all families.

What is the “Tuition Gap”?
The tuition gap is the difference between the true cost of education per student and the tuition amount paid by families.

How is the Gap Covered?

This difference is supported through multiple funding sources, including:

Generous donations from supporters and benefactors
The school’s annual appeal
Scholarships provided by Saint Michael Parish and Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Direct financial assistance through the Fulcrum Foundation Tuition Assistance Grant Program (TAP)

These combined efforts help make a JPII education possible for every student, regardless of financial circumstance.

TUITION ASSISTANCE

JPII is sincerely committed to supporting families in need of tuition assistance. We believe that all qualified students should have the opportunity to benefit from a quality, Catholic education regardless of ability to pay.

Tuition Assistance is available through four primary sources: two parish scholarships (Saint Michael and Sacred Heart), one grant (Fulcrum TAP) and the JPII Tuition Assistance Program (JPII TAP).

To apply for all forms of tuition assistance at JPII, you must apply through the third-party vendor, FACTS (see link below). Please be aware that the Fulcrum TAP grant closes in late December (see dates below). We encourage all families to apply before the dates below.

The Student Application for Admission and the Financial Assistance Application must both be completed by December 31 to be considered for Fulcrum Tuition Assistance (the foundation supporting Catholic education in our Archdiocese). Applications for financial assistance submitted after December 31 will be eligible only for limited JPII financial assistance through JPII’s January 15 deadline.

Call: 360-438-7600

IMPORTANT DATES

October 1, 2026 | Tuition assistance applications open.

December 31, 2026 | Tuition assistance applications are due for families seeking to be eligible for the Fulcrum Foundation Grant in the amount of $1500.

January 15, 2027 | Tuition assistance applications are due for all families. Families applying after January 15 will not be considered for tuition assistance unless there are extenuating circumstances.

February, 2027 | Financial aid packages and contracts sent to families.

Enrollment continues as space and tuition assistance permits.

Questions about admissions applications?

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Call: 360-438-7600

Tuition Assistance FAQs

Helping families understand tuition assistance options clearly

How do I apply for tuition assistance?

The application for the program is online. FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment, an independent company, evaluates the financial information provided and makes recommendations to JPII regarding an affordable tuition rate for each family. FACTS charges a $35 fee to carefully analyze the information within your application. Financial privacy is a growing concern among families. FACTS gathers and secures your supporting financial documents including tax records.

What is the deadline to apply for tuition assistance?

What if I do not want to apply for tuition assistance?

Who will see my application?

What documents will I need when I apply?

You will need:

> your family’s monthly budget
> most recent tax returns
> your W2s
> copies of documentation for social security income, welfare, child support, food stamps, workers compensation, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), if applicable.

After submitting your application, you need to fax or upload your tax documents to FACTS. (Instructions provided at the end of the application).

Do I apply for tuition assistance every year?

What if I’m not sure whether I will qualify for tuition assistance?

We encourage you to apply for tuition assistance if you are concerned about your ability to send your child to JPII due to the cost of tuition. In a typical year, approximately 85% of families who apply for tuition assistance receive a reduced tuition contract. Annually, more than half-a-million dollars in tuition assistance may be distributed. The determination and calculation of your tuition rate or need for tuition assistance are complex and are based on several factors including family income and size, extraordinary expenses such as medical bills, and tuition paid to other schools. We encourage you to partner with us in the process and not make assumptions that you will not qualify for tuition assistance.

When will I know my final tuition rate?

What if I still cannot afford the tuition assistance amount?

Is there a multi-student discount?

Can I apply for assistance for other fees or school costs?

What if I am having trouble paying my tuition?

Examples Of Assistance

READ EXAMPLES OF TUITION ASSISTANCE AT JPII

Below are four examples of tuition assistance awards. Factors considered in determining an amount include family income, household size and other children attending Catholic schools.

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A single parent with one student attending JPII. The parent’s income is $36,000. The family received a $12,500 tuition assistance award (including $1,450 from Fulcrum Foundation) for the year.

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A family of eight with two students attending JPII. The family income is $96,000. The family received a $7,980 tuition assistance award for each student for the year.

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A family of five with two students attending JPII and one attending college. The family income is $175,000. The family received a $7,980 tuition assistance award for each student for the year.

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A family of four with two students attending JPII, one freshman and one senior. The parent’s income is $180,000. The family received a $3,000 tuition assistance award for each student for the year.