Tuition & Affordability
Tuition supports the cost of providing a superior educational and spiritual experience to each child, as well as classroom and curriculum expenses, and the robust co-curricular athletic teams, clubs and activities Divine Child High School offers.
We recognize the cost of gifting your child the blessing of a Catholic education and offer merit-based scholarship opportunities to incoming Freshmen and need-based tuition assistance to qualifying families.
Tuition & Fees
2024-25 TUITION RATES
In-Parish Tuition Rate: $10,050 per student
Out-of-Parish Tuition Rate: $11,700 per student
If a family has three children attending concurrently, the third child rate is 50%
For the 2024 – 2025 school year, as long as a family is registered at Divine Child Church, and has an envelope number assigned to them, by March 1, 2024, they will receive In-Parish tuition. Please review the complete In-Parish Tuition Policy below.
REGISTRATION & ACADEMIC FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)
Annual registration fee: $500 per student per year
iPad fee: $525; includes 4 years of Apple Care Plus (1st year students only)
iPad Textbook download fees: approximately $200 per student per year
Senior fee: $300 (senior year only)
Frequently Asked Tuition Questions
- What is the in-parish tuition policy?
- How do I qualify for the in-parish tuition rate?
- What payment plan options do I have?
- How are tuition payments made?
- If I already have a FACTS account do I need to make a new one?
- Who may I contact with questions related to tuition?
What is the in-parish tuition policy?
All active parishioners are eligible for the in-parish tuition rate. Active parishioners:
1. Most importantly, attend Saturday/Sunday Mass regularly (as determined by envelopes/Faith Direct attendance cards placed in the collection basket at Mass)
2. Support the community by participating in parish and school events
3. Volunteer for parish and school ministries, events and fundraisers; and
4. Contribute to the parish financially, through weekly Mass offerings.
This level of commitment helps parish families encounter Jesus anew. Your financial support also offsets the cost of education and also promotes a meaningful experience for students and parents as part of our parish and school community.
The Church of the Divine Child supports our school community by providing financial assistance for both the Elementary and High Schools in order to make tuition more affordable. Parish membership and participation is reviewed annually in January, based upon the four points listed above, and a determination made as to a families’ eligibility for the In-Parish rate for the following school year.
For more information about joining our parish, please contact Jodi Ann Micallef at 313-277-3100 x4222 or at jamicallef@divinechild.org. Jodi Ann will guide you through the process and share with you the numerous ways your family can become active in our vibrant parish.
If you are a member of another parish, ask your pastor if your parish is willing to subsidize some or all of the difference between our in-parish and out-of-parish tuition rates on your behalf.
How do I qualify for the in-parish tuition rate?
The In-Parish rate is not a discounted rate. Financial support for Divine Child Schools comes from both the parish and from tuition. Therefore, In-Parish families must be registered at Divine Child Church, and are expected to regularly attend Mass at Divine Child, participate in one or more Parish Ministries and/or fundraisers, and make regular financial contributions to the parish. Additionally, in order to be granted In-Parish status, the student(s) must be baptized Catholic.
For the 2024 – 2025 school year, as long as a family is registered at Divine Child Church, and has an envelope number assigned to them, by March 1, 2024, they will receive In-Parish tuition. Thereafter, church attendance will be reviewed annually in January, and a determination made as to In-Parish/Out-of-Parish tuition based on the above requirements.
Finally, if you are a member of another parish, ask your pastor if that parish is willing to subsidize the difference between the In-Parish and Out-of-Parish tuition rate on your behalf. We discourage families from changing parishes for the In-Parish rate.
What payment plan options do I have?
| 100% payment due in May |
| 50% payment due in May and 50% due in August |
| 30% payment due in May and the remaining 70% paid monthly from July through April (choice of 5th or 20th of each month) |
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*Families with two or more children attending Divine Child may make 12 equal payments from May through April with approval from our Director of Enrollment & Retention or our accountant. |
How are tuition payments made?
Divine Child High School tuition is billed through FACTS Tuition Management. Electronic tuition payments are processed directly from a checking or savings account on a selected day of each month (most often the 5th or 20th of the month). Tuition may be charged to a credit card for 2.95% convenience fee. To help families with budgetary obligations, a monthly FACTS payment plan is offered with an enrollment fee of $50.
If I already have a FACTS account do I need to make a new one?
If you currently have a student enrolled at Divine Child Elementary School, do not create a new FACTS account. Use your current login to enroll your student.
If this is your first time registering for Divine Child, please create a new FACTS account, even if you had one at your previous school. Make sure to use school code DC-MI
Who may I contact with questions related to tuition?
Families with questions related to tuition may contact Meghan Simonie at 313-216-0891 ext. 4268 or via email at msimonie@divinechild.org.
Scholarships
Divine Child High School offers the following academic scholarships to incoming freshmen:
FALCON LEGACY
The top incoming freshmen whose parent or parents are Divine Child High School alumni are invited each year to compete for a four-year tuition assistance scholarship equal to $3,000 per year. Students must score at or above the 85th percentile (composite score) on the High School Placement Test plus achieve an A- average or higher in grades. If more than five students achieve this requirement, the five students with the highest composite test score will compete. Students interview with the selection board. Two freshmen will be selected in February for this scholarship each year. The scholarship is renewable if the student maintains an “A-” average or higher each year. Students must apply for admission by December 15 and take the High School Placement Test in November or December to be considered for this scholarship.
FALCON SCHOLAR
The top five incoming freshmen, based upon High School Placement Test scores and junior high grades, will receive a scholarship valued at 50% of tuition. The scholarship is renewable if the student maintains an “A-” average or higher each year. Students must apply for admission by December 15 and take the High School Placement Test in November or December to be considered. Scholarship winners are announced in late January.
ACADEMIC MERIT
Students who score exceptionally well on the High School Placement Test and achieve an A- average or higher are eligible for various merit scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $1,500.
Academic scholarships are renewable if a student maintains Honor Roll status, meaning the total value of the scholarships range from $4,000 to $6,000 over four years.
Scholarship announcements are included with the student's acceptance letter.
SCHMENK SCHOLARSHIPS
Two Schmenk Scholarships are offered each year to incoming freshmen. Students complete an essay question on why they value a Catholic education. The recipients receive a $3,500 scholarship good for freshman year. Students who are offered an acceptance to our Class of 2027 in late January can participate in this competition.
Need-Based Assistance
Through the generosity of the Church of the Divine Child and private donations, we are able to offer need-based tuition assistance for families with demonstrated need. Tuition assistance grants are also available to Catholic families through the Archdiocese of Detroit (AOD). To be eligible for both the Divine Child and AOD awards, you must apply for assistance each year. Receiving an award one year does not automatically qualify you for recurring tuition assistance.
Archdiocese of Detroit Tuition Assistance
The Archdiocese of Detroit offers tuition assistance grants to Catholic families with children in grades K-12 attending a Catholic school. Awards offered depend on demonstrated financial need.
The deadline to complete the AOD application is Feb. 19, 2024.
Divine Child's Tuition Assistance
The Church of the Divine Child offers need-based tuition assistance to qualifying families.
Please note that even if you do not believe you are eligible for an AOD grant, it is necessary for you to complete both the AOD application and Divine Child’s Tuition Assistance Application to be considered for tuition assistance from Divine Child. In doing so, we will have the same financial information for all our applicants.
Please complete the confidential application below by Friday, March 1, 2024.