Tuition, Financial Aid & Scholarships

HSPT Academic Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen based on their High School Placement Test (HSPT) scores. For the Class of 2027, eligible students will receive one of the following types of HSPT Academic Scholarships:

• HSPT Honors Scholarship - 4-year scholarship (Recipients of the HSPT Honors Scholarship will be invited to participate in the Women Lead Honors Program.)
• HSPT Opportunity Scholarship - 4-year scholarship 

The Class of 2027 may apply for a renewable Catherine McAuley Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 per year. Click HERE for details.

Members of the Class of 2027 whose mother or grandmother graduated from of a Sisters of Mercy high school will receive a renewable Legacy Scholarship in the amount of $500 per year. Information regarding legacy alumnae is to be provided on the admissions application.

Financial assistance is available through the Circle of Mercy Education Aid Fund. Families who wish to apply for Mercy McAuley financial assistance must complete and submit a FACTS financial aid application. There is a one-time, non-refundable fee of $35 to submit the FACTS application. FACTS is an independent service used throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to determine financial need. Mercy McAuley will use the FACTS form as the basis for distributing assistance. Visit the FACTS site for details and to apply for financial assistance.

Some students are eligible for the Ohio EdChoice Scholarships based on the rating of designated public schools, districts and other factors. To determine eligibility, visit the EdChoice website or for more information, refer to the Ohio Department of Education.

The Jon Peterson Special Needs (JPSN) Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from their district. Amounts vary based on the primary disability condition identified on the IEP. More information can be found HERE. Contact the school administration if you have questions or about use of the program at Mercy McAuley High School.

A multiple child allowance is granted for families with at least three students in Archdiocesan high schools. Application is made through the tuition payment plan worksheet which is mailed to families in March and due to Mercy McAuley by the end of April.

Mercy McAuley also offers an after-school work credit program. The administration of this program complies with the Department of Labor regulations. All monies earned by the student must be processed through Mercy McAuley's payroll. Students will be paid the State of Ohio prevailing minimum wage (currently $9.30/hour). Families must have completed the FACTS Financial Aid application to be eligible for this program. Current families interested in opportunities for the 2022-23 school year must complete the application found HERE.

Bless Our Children is a non-profit organization that helps children and young men and women participate in extracurricular activities that will enhance their regular educational program.  The activities are athletic, spiritual, moral development and educational programs. Members of Bless Our Children work as volunteers for these purposes. Learn more about Bless Our Children HERE.

Bless our Children Application