Financial Aid & Scholarships
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Through the generosity of our benefactors, St. Rita’s financial aid and scholarship committee aims to assist the largest number of families based on limited resources. Each incoming class is awarded financial aid and scholarships based on unique criteria guidelines.
While new scholarships are added and changes to scholarships may occur, we will continue to grant financial aid and scholarships based on class-specific criteria in order to provide consistent award packages for our families each year.
Tuition for the 2024-2025 School Year is $14,100 including a yearly $500 registration fee. It is our goal to continue to support our students consistently throughout their four years at St. Rita, and following these guidelines allows us to do so.
If you have questions regarding Scholarship and Financial Aid granting guidelines, please contact me at rboldt@stritahs.com.
Sincerely,
Rosemarie E. Boldt
Financial Aid and Scholarships Coordinator
Scholarship Resources
Please Note: External and/or St. Rita funded scholarships, financial aid, or discounts cannot exceed the cost of tuition (i.e. $14,100 for the 2024-25 School Year). Additionally, scholarships, aid, and discounts cannot be applied to fees such as activities, yearbook, registration, or transportation. It is the responsibility of the families to contact St. Rita High School to inform us of the acceptance of any external scholarships. If your son is awarded any partnering/non-partnering program external scholarships, St. Rita funded awards are subject to change.
Browse Scholarship Opportunities by Class
Incoming Freshmen - Class of 2029 Scholarship Opportunities
Academic Scholarships
Freshman Year
Young men in the 8th grade may be awarded academic scholarships based on their scores on the St. Rita Entrance Exam (HSPT-High School Placement Test) held in December. Students will be tested in (3) subject areas: Math, English and Reading, and their National Percentile (NP) score will determine the amount of academic scholarship.
99+ National Percentile (NP) Score = $5,000
(Renewable by maintaining a 4.5+ GPA)
95-98 (NP) Score = $2,500
90-94 (NP) Score = $1,500
85-89 (NP) Score = $1,000
*To qualify for an academic scholarship, students must test at St. Rita.
Academic Scholarships for Sophomore, Junior and Senior Year
Opportunities for the Class of 2029 and beyond TBD
School Funded Competitive Scholarships
ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOLARSHIP - $8,000 AWARD ($2,000 PER YEAR)
Incoming freshmen who attend a public or non-Catholic private grammar school and demonstrate excellence in service, leadership and character may apply for this scholarship.
LOU RICCI ‘53 FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP - $6,000 AWARD ($1,500 PER YEAR)
Incoming freshmen who demonstrate interest and ability in the fine arts - music or visual art. Recipients must enroll and remain enrolled in the fine arts program to maintain this scholarship.
Guaranteed Scholarships
The Class of 2029 is the third class to be eligible for the Guaranteed Scholarships. Launched in 2022 with the Class of 2026, Guaranteed Scholarships ensure that middle-class, working Chicagoland families can afford a world-class Augustinian education for their sons. These renewable each year for students who maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Learn more about Guaranteed Scholarships here.
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP PARTNERS
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Class of 2025 Scholarship Opportunities
Academic Scholarships (Awarded Freshman Year)
ENTRANCE EXAM SCHOLARSHIP
Members of the Class of 2025 who took the St. Rita Entrance Exam held in December of their 8th Grade year were awarded academic scholarships based on those results. Students were tested in (3) subject areas: Math, English and Reading, and their National Percentile (NP) score determined the amount of the academic scholarship. The test administered was the HSPT (High School Placement Test). To qualify for an academic scholarship, students must have tested at St. Rita.
The criteria below was used to determine the academic award amounts:
99+ National Percentile (NP) Score = $5,000
95-98 (NP) Score = $2,500
90-94 (NP) Score = $1,500
85-89 (NP) Score = $1,000
SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR
Following their freshman year, students are awarded academic scholarships based on their GPA:
4.5+ grade point average = $2,500
4.2-4.49 grade point average = $1,500
4.0-4.19 grade point average = $1,250
3.8-3.99 grade point average = $1,000
School Funded Scholarships (Awarded Freshman Year)
CATHOLIC SCHOOL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP - $2,000 AWARD ($500 PER YEAR)
Freshmen who graduate from a Catholic grammar school will receive this award.
LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP - $2,000 AWARD ($500 PER YEAR)
Freshmen whose father or grandfather graduated from St. Rita High School will receive a Legacy Scholarship.
BROTHER SCHOLARSHIP - $1,500 DISCOUNT PER SON
Families with multiple sons enrolled at St. Rita at the same time will receive a $1,500 discount per son.
R.O.S.E SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP - $4,000 AWARD ($1,000 PER YEAR)
Award Recipients are selected by the R.O.S.E Award committee. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in order to maintain this scholarship.
Class of 2026 Scholarship Opportunities
Academic Scholarships (Awarded Freshman Year)
ENTRANCE EXAM SCHOLARSHIP
Members of the Class of 2026 who took the St. Rita Entrance Exam held in December of their 8th Grade year were awarded academic scholarships based on those results. Students were tested in (3) subject areas: Math, English and Reading, and their National Percentile (NP) score determined the amount of the academic scholarship. The test administered was the HSPT (High School Placement Test). To qualify for an academic scholarship, students must’ve tested at St. Rita.
The criteria below was used to determine the academic award amounts:
99+ National Percentile (NP) Score = $5,000
95-98 (NP) Score = $2,500
90-94 (NP) Score = $1,500
85-89 (NP) Score = $1,000
SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR
Following their freshman year, students are awarded academic scholarships based on their GPA:
4.5+ grade point average = $2,500
4.4-4.49 grade point average = $1,500
4.2-4.39 grade point average = $1,250
4.0-4.19 grade point average = $1,000
School Funded Scholarships (Awarded Freshman Year)
CATHOLIC SCHOOL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP - $2,000 AWARD ($500 PER YEAR)
Freshmen who graduate from a Catholic grammar school will receive this award.
LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP - $2,000 AWARD ($500 PER YEAR)
Freshmen whose father or grandfather graduated from St. Rita High School will receive a Legacy Scholarship.
BROTHER SCHOLARSHIP - $1,500 DISCOUNT PER SON
Families with multiple sons enrolled at St. Rita at the same time will receive a $1,500 discount per son.
R.O.S.E SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP - $4,000 AWARD ($1,000 PER YEAR)
Award Recipients are selected by the R.O.S.E Award committee. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in order to maintain this scholarship.
Named Scholarships for Freshmen (Awarded Freshman Year)
MARGARET AND BRUNO JONIKAS ’41 SCHOLARSHIP -$6,000 AWARD ($1,500 PER YEAR)
Recipients of the Jonikas Scholarship must be a graduate of a Catholic elementary school. The recipients should have good academic and discipline records. Standardized test scores will also be considered in awarding these scholarships to incoming freshmen.
FLORIAN DODGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000 (NON-RENEWABLE)
Florian Dodge was an outstanding teacher who was an expert in math and design. He taught at St. Rita for 42 years. Recipients of the Dodge Award should be actively involved in school activities and have a strong academic record. These scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen.
LOMAGLIO FAMILY NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP - $8,000 - $16,000 ($2,000 - $4,000 PER YEAR)
These scholarships are named in honor of the LoMaglio family and recognize academic performance, leadership, and community involvement. Grades, test scores and discipline records are considered when awarding these scholarships to incoming freshmen living in Chicago and its neighboring communities. Recipients will also receive access to an exclusive network of mentors who will help the students prepare for college, internships and full-time employment.
Class of 2027 Scholarship Opportunities
Thanks to the generosity of our alumni and benefactors, St. Rita offers three different categories of scholarships: Academic, School-Funded and Named scholarships. Academic scholarships are based on the 8th grade Entrance Exam national percentile score and are redeemable based on the student's GPA. Any School-Funded scholarships are automatically given to students who qualify upon registration to St. Rita. Students can receive multiple School-Funded scholarships they qualify for. Named scholarships are scholarships directly funded by alumni, families and benefactors. Most Named scholarships require an application process.
Please see the examples below how two potential Ritamen can save with these new School-Funded scholarships. Estimated costs do not include potential Named scholarships or additional Financial Aid:
Academic Scholarships (Awarded Freshman Year)
ENTRANCE EXAM SCHOLARSHIP
Members of the Class of 2027 who took the St. Rita Entrance Exam held in December of their 8th Grade year were awarded academic scholarships based on those results. Students were tested in (3) subject areas: Math, English and Reading, and their National Percentile (NP) score determined the amount of the academic scholarship. The test administered was the HSPT (High School Placement Test). To qualify for an academic scholarship, students must have tested at St. Rita.
The criteria below was used to determine the academic award amounts:
99+ National Percentile (NP) Score = $5,000
95-98 (NP) Score = $2,500
90-94 (NP) Score = $1,500
85-89 (NP) Score = $1,000
Academic scholarships based on the Entrance exam score are honored for a student’s freshmen year only.
SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR
Following their freshman year, students are awarded academic scholarships based on their GPA:
4.5+ grade point average = $2,500
4.4-4.49 grade point average = $1,500
4.2-4.39 grade point average = $1,250
4.0-4.19 grade point average = $1,000
School Funded Scholarships (Awarded Freshman Year)
CATHOLIC SCHOOL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP - $8,000 AWARD ($2,000 PER YEAR)
Freshmen who graduate from a Catholic grammar school will receive this award.
LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP - $4,000 AWARD ($1,000 PER YEAR)
Freshmen whose father or grandfather graduated from St. Rita High School will receive a Legacy Scholarship.
BROTHER SCHOLARSHIP - $1,500 DISCOUNT PER SON
Families with multiple sons enrolled at St. Rita at the same time will receive a $1,500 discount per son.
LOMAGLIO FAMILY NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP - $8,000 - $16,000 ($2,000 - $4,000 PER YEAR)
These scholarships are named in honor of the LoMaglio family and recognize academic performance, leadership, and community involvement. Grades, test scores and discipline records are considered when awarding these scholarships to incoming freshmen living in Chicago and its neighboring communities. Recipients will also receive access to an exclusive network of mentors who will help the students prepare for college, internships and full-time employment.
Class of 2028 Scholarship Opportunities
Academic Scholarships
Freshman Year
Young men in the 8th grade may be awarded academic scholarships based on their scores on the St. Rita Entrance Exam (HSPT-High School Placement Test) held in December. Students will be tested in (3) subject areas: Math, English and Reading, and their National Percentile (NP) score will determine the amount of academic scholarship.
99+ National Percentile (NP) Score = $5,000
(Renewable by maintaining a 4.5+ GPA)
95-98 (NP) Score = $2,500
90-94 (NP) Score = $1,500
85-89 (NP) Score = $1,000
*To qualify for an academic scholarship, students must test at St. Rita.
Academic Scholarships for Sophomore, Junior and Senior Year
Updated for the Class of 2026 and beyond
4.5+ GPA = $2,500
4.4-4.49 GPA = $1,500
4.2-4.39 GPA = $1,250
4.0-4.19 GPA = $1,000
School Funded Competitive Scholarships
ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOLARSHIP - $8,000 AWARD ($2,000 PER YEAR)
Incoming freshmen who attend a public or non-Catholic private grammar school and demonstrate excellence in service, leadership and character may apply for this scholarship.
LOU RICCI ‘53 FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP - $6,000 AWARD ($1,500 PER YEAR)
Incoming freshmen who demonstrate interest and ability in the fine arts - music or visual art. Recipients must enroll and remain enrolled in the fine arts program to maintain this scholarship.
Guaranteed Scholarships
The Class of 2028 is the second class to be eligible for the Guaranteed Scholarships. Launched in 2022 with the Class of 2026, Guaranteed Scholarships ensure that middle-class, working Chicagoland families can afford a world-class Augustinian education for their sons. These scholarships are for all incoming freshmen who qualify and are renewable each year for students who maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Learn more about Guaranteed Scholarships here.
Financial Aid Q-and-A
Q: What is St. Rita's philosophy regarding financial aid?
A: St. Rita is committed to keeping the cost of a Catholic secondary education affordable for all families. As such we provide financial aid to families that can show a demonstrated need.
Q: What is “demonstrated need?”
A: A "demonstrated need" is defined as the difference between the total amount a family can be expected to contribute based on their financial situation, and the cost of tuition. All families attending St. Rita are expected to contribute something toward their child’s education.
Q: What percent of St. Rita students receive financial aid?
A: In a typical year, approximately 70% of students at St. Rita receive some kind of financial aid.
Q: What was the average amount of financial aid awarded last year?
A: The average financial aid award for the freshmen class for the 2024-25 school year is $3,000.
Q: What effect does a financial aid application have on my child’s admission application?
A: None. Your child will be accepted based on the results of the Entrance Exam, their elementary school transcripts, and their completed application.
Q: When will I receive a decision regarding my financial aid award?
A: Your financial aid package will be made available after your child takes the Entrance Exam at St. Rita and is formally accepted, but prior to the registration process.
Q: How do I apply for financial aid?
A: To apply for financial aid, please see the Facts Management link at the top of this page. You can contact Mrs. Rosemarie Boldt, Financial Aid and Scholarships Coordinator, at rboldt@stritahs.com for questions regarding Financial Aid.
Q: Do I have to re-apply for financial aid each year?
A: Yes you must apply each year due to the fact that your financial circumstances may change from year to year.
Q: Who has access to my financial information?
A: All financial information is highly confidential and only released to the financial aid committee.
Do you still have questions?
Contact Rosemarie E. Boldt, Financial Aid and Scholarships Coordinator, by calling (773) 925-6600 x6590 or emailing rboldt@stritahs.com.