Tuition & Financial Aid

Cardinal Newman continues to require all families to enroll in a FACTS Payment Plan.  Payments can be made by credit card or by withdrawals from a checking or savings account on a date that you choose.  You may choose to pay annually, semi-annually or monthly.  All FACTSpayment plans begin in July.  With the exception of the Registration and the optional bus fee, everything is included in tuition (including significant book fees).  The tuition amount for 2026-2027 will be $22,000.00 for Affiliated Catholic Families^* and $23,500.00 for Non-Affiliated Families.^**

^*Affiliated Families: Families who are practicing Catholics and registered members of a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Palm Beach.  The parish will be required to provide documentation of the family’s participation.  Please see the attachment for the form.

^**Non-Affiliated Families:  Families who are either non-Catholic or whose family is not a registered member of a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Palm Beach.

Total Cost to Educate a Student: Tuition revenue covers 89% of the total cost to educate a student at Cardinal Newman.  The additional revenue, more than two million dollars, is made available by our development/advancement efforts and generous donors.  Tuition at Cardinal Newman covers book fees, security fees, tech fees, retreat fees, and athletic fees. 

Annual Plan Payment due July 2026

Semi-annual Plan Payments due in July and December 2026

Monthly Plan Payments due monthly from July 2026 thru April 2027

Financial Aid

Those who submitted their Financial Aid application by the deadline, December 31, 2025, will receive information regarding aid at the time of the acceptance letter. Anyone who would still like to apply for financial aid after January 1, 2026 should do so. Financial aid is funded through operations and generous donors.  The amount of aid given is limited and will not be available once all aid is distributed. Financial aid requests will not generally be considered after February 28, 2026.

OTHER FEES

Registration Fee – For the 2026-2027 school year, registration must be completed online through the FACTS online portal. The registration fee for incoming freshmen is $500.00. Failure to re-enroll by March 7, 2026 will result in forfeiture of one’s seat in the class, which will be filled by a student on the wait list.

Bus Fee – Morning bus service is available each semester. The fee each semester for the 25-26 school year is $400.00 per student (subject to change). More information will be available in the February Admissions Newsletter. If you have questions regarding transportation, please feel free to email Dr. Savor, Assistant Principal at william.savor@cardinalnewman.com. 

SIBLING DISCOUNT

For the 2026-2027 school year, we are continuing the availability of a $1,000.00 sibling discount. Please send an email request for this discount to Anthony Bruno in the Business Office at anthony.bruno@cardinalnewman.com.

Scholarships & Merit Awards

SCOTT POWELL SCHOLAR PROGRAM: The Scott Powell Honors Program is a merit-based award for incoming freshmen of exceptional promise. Intended to foster excellence, promote leadership, nurture character development, and encourage service to others, the scholarship is named for our beloved former teacher and colleague, Scott Powell.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AWARD 6241: Knights of Columbus Council 6241 is offering 10 scholarships of $3,000 each for the 2026–2027 academic year. Eligible students must be from churches supported by Martin Council 6241 and planning to attend one of the three Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Palm Beach. Applicants may be entering grades 9–12. Applicant/family must be a registered and active member(s) of St. Joseph, St. Andrew of Stuart or Holy Redeemer Palm City, Catholic Parishes supported by KofC Council 6241.

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Payment

PAYMENT: As noted above, Cardinal Newman uses the payment plan services of FACTS. All tuition payments will be made through FACTS.

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QUESTIONS? If you have any questions concerning tuition assistance or payment, please contact the Finance Office at 561-683-6266, ext.1005 or 1010 anytime during the admission process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline for tuition assistance? For incoming freshmen applications for tuition assistance must be submitted by January 1, 2026.

How does Newman determine eligibility for tuition assistance? Newman uses the FACTS Aid system to determine a family’s expected contribution. When you complete the FACTS application, all of the financial and personal information that is provided is processed using a pre-determined formula. Copies of all supporting documentation for household Non-Taxable Income such as Social Security Income, Child Support, and Workers Compensation are included in the review.

If my student qualifies for a merit scholarship are we still eligible for tuition assistance? Yes. Students who qualify for one of the merit scholarships are also eligible to receive need-based tuition assistance and should apply through FACTS.

When will I be notified about tuition assistance awards? If applications for financial assistance and Step Up have been completed, accepted students will receive financial aid award letters at the same time as their acceptance letter.

Can I appeal the amount of my family’s award? We will consider requests for a review if a family wishes to provide relevant, new information it feels the school should have. Requests for appeals should be directed to the Finance Office.

When is it too late to apply for tuition assistance? The likelihood of a tuition assistance award diminishes after the enrollment deadline has passed in March. Families are advised to apply early.