Tuition and Financial Aid Philosophy at Bishop Chatard

Financial Aid Overview

Our Philosophy

Bishop Chatard is an open-enrollment school committed to the Catholic mission of providing education to as many students as resources allow. All students, because they are made in the image and likeness of God, have infinite value and deserve a Bishop Chatard education.

While all Bishop Chatard families will pay some level of tuition, we are committed to working with any family who desires a Catholic education for their children.

All financial aid available at BCHS is based on need as determined by an independent service or criteria set by the state or granting organization. During the 2023-2024 school year, 63% of our students received some form of financial aid.

BCHS families have access to the following forms of financial assistance:

Financial aid provided by Bishop Chatard financial aid funds
Indiana School Choice Scholarships (commonly known as 'vouchers')*
Tax Credit Scholarships (TCS) via Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGO)*
BCHS Need-Based Tuition Assistance Grants

*Due to recent legislative changes, eligibility for these scholarships has expanded. It is estimated that 90% of Hoosier families will qualify for a School Choice Scholarship. Be sure to check our Financial Aid Page for eligibility details.

Visit our Financial Aid page for eligibility, options, and application Apply For Financial Aid

Financial aid applications for the 2025-2026 school will open September 20, 2024. Any family interested in financial assistance is encouraged to apply.

Financial aid applications for the Class of 2029 incoming freshmen are due by December 5, 2024.

Financial Aid Info Night

Bishop Chatard's financial aid policies and the application process are detailed for prospective and current families each November during a Financial Aid Information Night. Parents are encouraged to ask questions and talk to the school's business office personnel about the types of financial aid available and the process to apply for those.

When: November 14, 2024 Time: 6:30 - around 8:00 p.m. Where: Kyle Guyton Theatre at BCHS

Tuition

For the 2024-2025 school year, tuition at Bishop Chatard is $12,075 for a student receiving the archdiocesan rate; $14,875 for a student receiving the non-archdiocesan rate. Because BCHS is the North Deanery high school of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Catholics participating in an archdiocesan parish receive a discount.

Discounts are also provided for families with multiple students at the school and for full-time employees of the archdiocese.

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