Tuition & Financial Aid

Who sees my financial information?  

The confidentiality of your financial information is maintained at all times, and only select administrative staff members responsible for tuition assistance awards have access.  

I’m not sure if my family will qualify for financial aid. Should I still apply to CHCA? 

Yes! Because the calculations of a family’s financial need are individualized assessments based on a variety of factors (income, number of children applying to CHCA, assets, business gains/losses, etc.), we encourage all families to apply and complete the available financial aid applications. This is really the only reliable way to determine financial need.  

When are financial aid and merit scholarship applications due?  

Deadlines for merit scholarships, need-based tuition assistance, and Ohio EdChoice applications vary. Visit these pages for more information.  

• Merit Scholarships 

• Need-Based Tuition Assistance 

• Ohio EdChoice 

When are tuition payments due?  

In partnership with FACTS, we offer monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual payment plans. Tuition payments for the new school year begin in June and are charged based on your selected payment plan. Additional fees (application fee, new student deposit, activity fee, facility fee, participation fees) are due at various times throughout a student’s enrollment. See the next question for more information.  

What additional fees and deposits can I expect?  

Additional fees and deposits secure your student’s enrollment and participation in activities around campus.  

• Application Fee: $100/student; due with CHCA application.  
• New Student Deposit: $500/student, credited toward tuition; due upon CHCA enrollment. 
• Activity Fee: $160/PK–Grade 3 student, $250/Grade 4–12 student
• Facility Fee: $750/family; due with first tuition payment. 
  • Note: Dual campus families (those with student[s] also at Armleder) will pay only the North Campus facility fee. 
• Participation fees: Varies 
  • Participation fees are charged for extra-curricular opportunities, including athletics, the arts, clubs, and some field trips and service immersion opportunities. Upper School Intersession experiences are not included in the cost of tuition. For more information, contact your Admissions Counselor.