Catholic Memorial High School Tuition
Catholic Memorial High School recognizes that private education creates more opportunities for enrichment and invaluable benefits for students. Tuition fees go towards the creation of awards for academic and athletic achievers, impressive athletic and classroom facilities, scholarships, and state-of-the-art technology resources to help the school stand out in a competitive academic world. Catholic Memorial High School also understands that high school tuition is a major cost consideration for families as they prepare to budget for college and other responsibilities. Catholic Memorial High School was founded by families, for families, and CMH strives to make education affordable for all students.
Tuition Assistance Timeline
- August 4, 2025:
FACTS application portal opens on CatholicMemorial.net.- FACTS, a 3rd party tuition management company, provides an online application for families to complete.
- FACTS requires family financial information including recent tax returns, W-2’s, and a nominal fee. FACTS provides CMH with an unbiased financial evaluation of each family.
- November 17, 2025
Early tuition assistance application decision deadline- CMH Financial Pathways Committee reviews all verified applications in order of submission.
- Mid-January 2026:
Communication of early tuition assistance decisions- Letters will be sent to all families with verified applications that submitted by 11/20/25.
- By Registration Night (February 2, 2026), all families with verified applications will know tuition assistance decision.
- November 18, 2025 – June 1, 2026:
Applications reviewed on rolling basis- All tuition assistance awarded in this window will be dependent upon the awards that are accepted/remaining funds available.
- DEADLINE June 1, 2026:
Deadline for tuition assistance application for 2026-2027 school year.
Catholic Memorial High School Tuition Assistance
To be true partners in the education and Catholic faith formation which parents prize, CMH has created the Family Tuition Plan to make Catholic Memorial High School more attainable for entire families. CMH is committed to helping parents balance the cost of education with other financial responsibilities and helping all families find a pathway to make possible a Catholic Memorial High School Education.
Financial Pathways to Catholic Memorial
Catholic Memorial High School Family Tuition Discount
CMH offers tuition discounts for families with more than one child attending CMH. There is no need to apply; the plan is automatic and is available to all applicants from both supporting and non-supporting parishes. Please note: Students must be concurrently enrolled in order to receive the discount.
For any questions regarding the tuition assistance programs, please contact the Admissions office at admissions@catholicmemorial.net or call (262) 542-7101.
Catholic Memorial High School Tuition Assistance Program
CMH sponsors its own tuition assistance based on financial need. Applications are available for the 2026-2027 school year beginning August 4, 2025. Please complete the online form here. Tuition assistance is awarded on a first-come, first served basis and is not guaranteed. In order to secure your stated award, your child must be registered for classes.
After Tuition Assistance is awarded, it is confirmed for all following years at CMH. If financial situations change from year-to-year, their award amount can be re-evaluated upon request.
Our Tuition Assistance Program is supported by generous donors such as The Catholic Community Foundation.
Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP)
CMH participates in the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program, which allows eligible students to attend a participating private school in grades four-year-old kindergarten (K4) to 12.
Students who apply must meet a residency requirement and a financial requirement. To meet the residential requirement, students must reside outside of the Milwaukee Public School District and the Racine Unified School District.
More information is available at: www.dpi.wi.gov/sms/choice-programs.
Catholic Memorial High School Scholarships
In addition to tuition assistance, Catholic Memorial High School has created several scholarship opportunities for 8th graders and other students interested in attending Catholic Memorial High School. We are happy to provide a chance to showcase academic achievement and dedication to faith-based education.
Students interested in applying for the following scholarships may do so by completing an application. Please click on each scholarship to learn more about its criteria.
Applications for the Caritas in Omnibus, Eagle, Youth Program, Fr. Schmelzer, and Joan L. MacGregor Music Scholarship will be due no later than November 17, 2025. Scholarships may be awarded in addition to tuition assistance awards. Students must take their High School Placement Test at CMH to be considered for any scholarships.
Additional Scholarship and Grant Opportunities
- STEM Challenge Scholarships
- Catholic Personnel Grant
- Other scholarships and grants
Further questions regarding Catholic Memorial Scholarships and grants, please contact the Admissions office at mhansen@catholicmemorial.net or call (262)-542-7101 ext. 551.
STUDENTS MUST TEST AT CMH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS LISTED ABOVE. (THIS APPLIES TO THE FALL PLACEMENT TEST DATES.)
Catholic Education Opportunity Award
The Catholic Education Opportunity Award has been created to celebrate CMH’s 75 years of academic excellence in Catholic Education. We know that many Catholic grade school families are not sending their children to Catholic high school. The purpose of this award is to create pathways of continued access to Catholic education in high school. While financial need isn’t a criterion, we aim to assist families who may have previously thought Catholic high school education was out of reach.
This $5,000 award will renew all four years the student attends CMH, equaling a total value of $20,000.
Strongest consideration will be given to students who identify in the following ways:
- The first child in their family to attend a Catholic high school
- Students attending a Catholic grade school
- Families who are active in their Catholic parish
The application requires an essay submission that can be written individually by parent or student or could be a collaborative effort between parents and students.
Wisconsin Tax Credit
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue - Schedule PS (Private School) allows parents to deduct up to $10,000 per student in grade 9-12 at a Catholic high school, regardless of income. Parents with students in grades K-8 at a Catholic grade school may deduct up to $4,000. If a student moves from grade 8 to high school in the same tax year, parents may claim both tuition expenses up to $10,000.
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