Families who wish to enroll their child(ren) at Central Catholic formalize their intention by signing a student enrollment agreement. The parent/guardian's signature (electronic acceptance included) indicates consent to fulfill all responsibilities and abide by all rules as described in the Student Handbook.

At the time of their child(ren)’s registration to attend or re-enroll at Central Catholic, parents/guardians must complete and sign (electronically) an online Enrollment Contract and Promissory Note. The note describes the parent/guardian’s responsibility to pay the current tuition rate by one of the approved methods in exchange for the educational programs and services provided by Central Catholic High School. The parent(s) or guardian(s) signature indicates consent to pay all applicable fees as described in the agreement and in the Student Handbook.

Central Catholic High School will assess a late fee of $10 monthly for each past due account. A $25 fee will be assessed for each Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or check returned by the bank for insufficient funds. To ensure proper credit, the student's first and last name should accompany any check that is mailed or dropped off at the school.

The school reserves the right to withhold any and all services for nonpayment of account.

• Accounts not current at the end of any semester may result in the student not being allowed to take final semester exams. A student may be denied enrollment for the following semester.

• Parents/guardians must keep in communication with the Business Office on delinquent accounts.

• Senior students whose accounts are not current may not be allowed to take final exams and may be denied participation in all end of the year graduation activities (Senior Awards Assembly, Baccalaureate Mass, and Commencement). Final transcripts will be held until the account is current and paid off in full.

The refund policy at Central Catholic High School is as follows:

• Twenty-percent of the semester tuition will be due if the student has attended school for two (2) weeks or less.

• Thirty-percent of the semester tuition will be due if the student has attended school from three (3) to four (4) weeks.

• Fifty-percent of the semester tuition will be due if the student has attended school from five (5) to six (6) weeks.

• After six (6) weeks of attendance in a given semester, the tuition for that semester is due in full and tuition is nonrefundable.

• All fees are nonrefundable.

• A student who transfers into the school late is responsible for the prescribed fees. If a student enters the school after six (6) weeks of instruction in a given semester any adjustment in tuition will be at the discretion of the President. 

• If a student is withdrawn from school for reasons beyond the control of the parents/guardians (such as a family move), the family may appeal to the President for an adjustment of tuition. The decision of the President is final.

Based on the recommendation of the Board of Directors of Central Catholic High School the following schedule of nonrefundable fees has been established.

• Annual Enrollment Fee: $375 is due every year in the Spring with the online enrollment promissory note for the next academic year.

• Senior Fee: $160 is due in July preceding the student’s senior year. This fee helps to cover the costs for cap and gown rental, diploma printing and covers, graduation space rental, and other related expenses incurred for senior activities.

• Associated Student Body Fee: $275 is due in July preceding each school year. This fee helps cover student services, including the following: Campus Ministry, yearbook, newspaper, standardized testing, student activities administration, student body cards, admission to home athletic events, and the Student Planner.

• Athletic Fee: All student athletes will be required to pay a $150 per sport athletic fee. If a student participates in more than one sport during a season, they will only be charged the sport athletic fee once. This fee will be billed through the Business Office on the student’s account once a student has been placed on a sport’s roster.

• One to One Device: Incoming freshmen, as well as transfer students, are required to purchase a device through the school’s purchase program.

• For families electing the monthly payment option, fees will be spread over eleven months [July through May].

Students are accepted with the understanding that they will remain enrolled at Central Catholic High School for the entire academic year. The school consequently makes its commitments to the faculty and contracts for services on a yearly basis according to the number of students enrolled at the beginning of the academic year. The school is not relieved of its responsibilities and obligations when a student withdraws or is dismissed. Therefore, it is understood by the parents/guardians and the school that in the event a student does not complete the academic year, the parents/guardians are still obligated to pay in full any tuition balance, including the current semester’s tuition, as provided for in the refund policy. Parents/guardians must complete the registrar’s paperwork, formally withdrawing their student, before the withdrawal is official.

Central Catholic High School provides an annual Tuition Assistance Program for the purpose of providing financial assistance to families who otherwise might not be able to afford the cost of having their child(ren) enrolled at Central Catholic. Families must demonstrate the level of their financial need annually by completing the application process. It is the parents’/guardians’ responsibility to pay the balance not covered by tuition assistance and/or scholarships. Income to support this critical Tuition Assistance Program comes from four major sources: The Archdiocese of Portland, The Central Catholic High School Endowment Fund, The Archbishop Edward D. Howard Trust Fund, and donations from families, alumni, and other supporters.

Tuition Assistance Application Process:

1. Parent/Guardian completes a FACTS online tuition assistance application form from the Central Catholic website by the stated deadline.

2. Tuition Assistance Committee reviews financial data.

3. School notifies each family whether or not they are awarded tuition assistance and the amount.

4. Parent/guardian accepts the grant with its responsibilities as indicated on the award letter by completing the online enrollment form and paying the enrollment fee by the stated deadline.

Central Catholic families and friends have generously made restricted gifts to the school’s Endowment Fund for the purpose of providing scholarships for qualified students currently enrolled or accepted freshmen for the following year. Various scholarships are offered yearly which have different requirements (i.e. financial need, merit, activities, service, etc.) The annual application is available in November.

Students interested in applying for any of the available scholarships can find the application on the Central Catholic website. The completed application must be submitted by the stated deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.

Award decisions are made based on the applicant’s alignment with criteria unique to each scholarship, with additional consideration given to the following criteria: academic accomplishment, community involvement, citizenship, and financial need.

The following conditions apply to students’ eligibility for Central Catholic scholarships:

1. Student must currently attend Central Catholic High School or be an accepted freshmen for the upcoming school year.

2. Student must remain in good disciplinary standing throughout the entire school year (suspensions, expulsions, incidents with drugs or alcohol are grounds for scholarship removal). If a student is suspended or expelled, the scholarship may be revoked.

3. Student must meet the Christian Service Requirement for their grade level.

4. In order to be considered for any scholarships with financial need, the student’s parents must submit a tuition assistance application annually (FACTS).

Families should note that the scholarship program and the tuition assistance program are separate. Awards may be received under both programs. Students must complete the scholarship application annually and parents or guardians must complete the financial aid application annually to be considered.