“Catholic education is priceless. I don’t think there’s any other gift that a parent or guardian can give to their child that would constantly have a positive investment and return for the future.”
Affording Catholic Education
A Catholic education is an investment in your child — providing the very best for them now and setting them up for success in life. Because Catholic schools are an essential mission of the Catholic Church, the Archdiocese prioritizes removing any barrier for families desiring a Catholic education for their children.
School Choice
Parents are the primary educators of their children and should be able to choose schools that best meet their children’s educational needs; they should not be impeded from doing so based on where they live or their household income. We join community partners in advocating for:
- The legislative expansion of parental choice in education programs that allow more students to access private school options, and
- The continuation of state nonpublic pupil aid programs designed to provide certain benefits for all students irrespective of their choice of school.
To learn more, visit the Minnesota Catholic Conference’s website.
Tuition
Tuition costs vary among our Catholic schools across the Archdiocese. If your family desires a Catholic education, our schools will work with you to make it attainable through financial aid, payment plans and other opportunities. We respect that our Catholic school families come from all walks of life, and we’re proud to partner with them throughout their children’s education.
Financial Aid
All our schools offer discounts and financial aid to families in various forms, such as:
- Multi-child discounts
- Parishioner scholarships
- Employee discounts
- Alumni discounts
- Need-based scholarships
- Merit-based scholarships
Additional Scholarships
The Archdiocese has a strong presence of organizations that know the value of a Catholic education and generously support families pursuing this excellent option for their children. Our Catholic education partners that offer scholarships for Catholic school students include:
Take the Next Step
Learn more about how you can afford a Catholic education by contacting the Catholic school(s) you’re considering to set up a tour.