Guide

Paying for Catholic school in the Diocese of Columbus

39 Catholic schools in the four counties are in our directory, from parish elementaries to Bishop Watterson, Bishop Hartley and St. Francis DeSales. Here is how families layer the money.

Last verified: October 2026

Do Columbus Catholic schools take EdChoice?

Diocesan schools appear on Ohio's chartered list, which is the precondition for EdChoice. In our directory, 39 of the 39 Catholic schools are chartered; the listing for each one shows its status.

What tuition aid does the Diocese of Columbus offer?

Need-based tuition assistance funded by donors, applied for through FACTS by March 15 each year, with awards reported to schools in May. Parishes and schools often add their own aid.

What is the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund?

It is the scholarship granting organization the diocese points donors to. Ohio taxpayers who give can claim a state credit of up to $750, or $1,500 filing jointly, and the fund awards K-12 Catholic school scholarships.

How much is EdChoice at a Catholic high school?

Up to $8,408 for 2026-27. High school tuition usually exceeds that, so diocesan aid and the school's own aid matter more in grades 9-12.

Catholic school layers
SourceDeadline
EdChoice / ExpansionThrough June 30, 2027 (prorated after Oct 14)
Diocesan assistance (FACTS)March 15
Emmaus Road SGOAsk the school

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