Tuition & Financial Aid

Affording Saint John's

Saint John's High School is deeply committed to ensuring that a quality education is accessible to all students who wish to attend, regardless of financial background.

Through a variety of financial aid programs, including need-based financial aid, payment plans, and merit scholarships, we strive to make a Saint John's education affordable for all.

At Saint John’s, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive academically, socially and spiritually, and we remain committed to making this possible for all who are determined to join our community.

Applying for Financial Aid

Our Financial Aid Program is designed to make a Saint John’s education accessible to all students based on a family’s demonstrated financial need and the availability of financial aid funds. 
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As such, Saint John’s utilizes the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts.
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GET STARTED
To get started with your financial aid application, please visit the Clarity Website to create your account.
 
IMPORTANT : When prompted to search for high schools to apply to, fully type out "SAINT JOHN'S", using access code 8934 to begin your application.
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The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete, is mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere, and you are able save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit, and you can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity Application for no additional charge. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools.
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Please be sure to return to your dashboard after you complete and submit your Clarity application, as you will also be required to upload additional materials as part of your application.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
​The deadline for completing the financial aid application, including relevant supplemental documents, is December 15, 2024 for new families and March 1, 2025 for returning families. Transfer student applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Please contact Lynne Cronin, Interim Chief Financial Officer, with any questions regarding financial aid: lcronin@stjohnshigh.org or 508-842-8934 ext. 262.

Tuition & Fees

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  • Grades 7 & 8

    2025-2026 Academic Year Tuition + Fee Breakdown:
    • Tuition: $19,730
    • Activity Fee: $500
    • Technology Fee: $200
    • Total: $20,430

    For students new to Saint John's, there is a one-time $300 Registration Fee not included in the tuition and fee total above. The total for students in Grades 7 & 8 who are new to Saint John's is $20,730 with the registration fee included.

    For international students, there is an additional annual fee of $2,500.

  • Grades 9-12

    2024-2025 Academic Year Tuition + Fee Breakdown:
    • Tuition: $20,255
    • Activity Fee: $850
    • Science/Computer Lab Fee: $350
    • PSAT Test Fees: $20
    • Total: $21,475

    For students new to Saint John's, there is also a one-time $300 Registration Fee not included in the tuition and fee total above. The total for students in Grades 9 through 12 who are new to Saint John's is $21,775 with the registration fee included.

    For international students, there is an additional annual fee of $2,500.

Financial Aid FAQ

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

  • How does Clarity make it easier for me to apply for financial aid?

    Clarity offers a streamlined, mobile friendly application that can be completed in as short a time as 30 minutes. Additionally, Clarity removes the need to upload your 2023 W2 and 1040 by transferring them directly from the IRS. This reduces the amount of information that you will need to enter manually and makes it possible to complete the application quickly and efficiently.

  • Is my information secure with Clarity?

    Saint John’s takes the privacy and security of your personal information very seriously. Clarity is certified for both GDPR and SOC2 and uses enterprise-level security standards including end-to-end encryption of all personally identifiable information.
     
    For more information, please refer to Clarity’s Privacy Policy.

  • When do I need to apply?

    For new families, financial aid applications must be completed by December 15, 2024.
     
    For returning Families, financial aid application renewals are due by March 1, 2025.

  • When is it too late to apply for tuition assistance?

    For new families, financial aid applications will be considered on a rolling basis if received after the December 15 deadline based on the availability of tuition assistance.
     
    For returning families, financial aid applications will be considered on a rolling basis if received after the March 1 deadline based on the availability of tuition assistance.

  • When will I be notified of my award?

    For new students enrolling at Saint John’s, financial aid award notifications are expected to be released by late February.

  • Will I still need to apply every year?

    Yes, you will need to submit a Clarity application each year in order to qualify for financial aid; however, Clarity retains your information from previous applications, so it will be even easier to reapply.
     
    If a returning family’s financial circumstances and application have not changed, you will not see significant changes to your award. If you have any questions about your individual circumstance, please reach out to us.

  • What are the considerations for divorced or separated families? 

    In the case of a divorce or separation, Saint John’s considers the financial resources of both parents before making an award. We require each parent to contribute as much as Clarity Financial Aid calculates that each can afford.
     
    Within the Clarity application, every living biological parent and legal guardian will need to submit their information for an application to be considered complete. One biological parent/legal guardian may start the application, complete their information, and will be prompted to list any additional parents or guardians living in the same household, followed by an opportunity to invite parents or guardians from outside the household to create their own account and complete a separate application.
     
    If either parent remarries, we take into consideration their obligations to their new family. We also consider the resources of a step-parent, keeping in mind that the primary responsibility to contribute to the cost of education rests with the child's biological parents.

  • Is there an assistance program for expenses beyond tuition and fees?

    In addition to traditional financial aid, Saint John's offers robust support to our families and students through out Pioneers Care program.
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    There are programs that are integral to a Saint John’s education but come at an additional cost beyond what tuition covers. For example, Global Encounter trips, retreats, Model UN conferences, the Young Writers Conference, and more all require sacrifices from students and families. All Saint John’s students should be able to experience these transformational programs. The Pioneers Care program is available to ensure that every student can experience all that Saint John's offers.
     
    Whether it is a student needing assistance to participate in an immersion trip with the world language program, a sophomore looking for additional resources to afford a textbook or an instrument, or an athlete on the track team who simply can’t afford to purchase a pair of running sneakers, Pioneers Care ensures that all students, no matter their socio-economic background, feel a part of and included in all that Saint John’s has to offer.

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Saint John's High School

378 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545    (508) 842-8934
Saint John’s High School has educated young men under the sponsorship of the Xaverian Brothers since 1898. Through the Saint John’s strong college preparatory curriculum, over 900 students in grades seven through twelve pursue personal and intellectual growth in an environment that is committed to the development of the whole person and recognizes a moral dimension of life through service to God and to others.