A Catholic Tradition of Excellence in College Preparatory Education
Tuition, Scholarships and Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the 2026-27 school year is $11,000 for all students plus a Student Life Fee of $1,900 per student. This fee assists with school repairs, maintenance, various school programs and organizations and helps fund educational materials for students not covered by state dollars. For families on a monthly tuition payment plan, the Student Life Fee is bundled with the tuition balance collected via FACTS.
Please note: the tuition rate for 2027-2028 will not be determined until spring 2027.
Payment Schedules
Bishop Ready High School offers two options for paying annual tuition and the Student Life Fee.
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Payment in full – Due in June prior to the start of the academic year
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Monthly installments – Payments may be made in installments for a maximum of 12 months beginning in June prior to the start of the academic year and concluding in May of the following calendar year.
For more information please contact Beth Sisson, Business Manager, by phone, (614) 276-5263 ext. 1210, or email, bsisson@cdeducation.org.
Financial Assistance
Bishop Ready High School prides itself on making a Catholic education affordable and accessible for all families who desire it. Our commitment to a sustainable budget that supports continued growth while keeping tuition within reach for families is complemented by a variety of state and diocesan scholarship opportunities, as well as school-specific scholarships and need-based tuition assistance available to both new and returning students.
Below is an overview of the various scholarships and tuition assistance funds available to Bishop Ready students and their families.
STATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Ohio is home to several school choice programs that empower parents to make education choices based on what is best for their children. One state scholarship is allowed per enrolled student, and an application is required annually for scholarship awards and renewals.
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The Ohio Educational Choice (EdChoice) Scholarship provides students throughout the State of Ohio the opportunity to attend scholarship participating schools. There are two types of EdChoice Scholarships available. Below are the options available.
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Traditional EdChoice Scholarship: Provides scholarships to families living in a qualifying school district. A list of eligible schools is provided by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) each December. Students that are assigned to a school on the list are eligible to receive the full traditional EdChoice Scholarship of $8,408.*
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EdChoice Expansion Scholarship: Provides scholarships to all Ohio families to attend a scholarship participating school. Families at 450% ($148,500 in gross income for a family of four) or below the Federal Poverty Guideline will receive the maximum scholarship allowed by law. Those at 451% or more will receive a portion of the full scholarship amount, dependent on their household income and family size.
*Current EdChoice Scholarship amount for academic year 2026-27. Subject to change in the FY28 state budget.
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The Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship (JPSN) provides scholarship funds to pay for intervention services for special needs students in nonpublic schools. The amount of the scholarship is determined by category of disability. For additional information about the JPSN Scholarship, click here or contact Director of Admissions Jennifer Gramlich '94 at jgramlic@cdeducation.org or Associate Administrator Jeri Rod at jrod@cdeducation.org.
DIOCESAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Any student enrolled in a Catholic school in the Diocese of Columbus is eligible to apply for a need-based diocesan scholarship on an annual basis. One application in FACTS Grant & Aid provides access to the following funding sources:
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Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund: The Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund was established to benefit any student registered at any one of the schools in the Diocese of Columbus. Scholarships are prioritized for families below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines based on the Facts application, but all students can benefit from this program.
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Diocesan Tuition Assistance: Any family with child(ren) attending a Catholic elementary and/or a Catholic high school in the diocese are eligible for these funds that are pulled from a variety of sources including endowments, fundraisers and direct donations to the Office of Catholic Schools.
The FACTS Grant & Aid application for the 2027-28 academic year opens November 1, 2026 and may be accessed via the button below. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2027.
SCHOOL-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Bishop Ready High School is blessed to have several school-based scholarships that provide further financial assistance. A table of these scholarships allocated for incoming freshmen and returning students may be found below.
