Affordability
Tuition & Financial Aid
The value of a St. Thomas education is immeasurable: it is an investment in your son’s future. With our strong academic, faith formation, athletic, and fine art programs, your son will graduate from St. Thomas High School as a confident and well-rounded individual, prepared for the world ahead. Through our robust Financial Aid and Scholarship program, we are committed to making our Catholic education available and affordable to families from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
AFFORDING ST. THOMAS
St. Thomas High School provides an individualized approach with financial assistance based on each family’s unique financial situation. Financial assistance and scholarships can range anywhere from 10%-95% of the cost of tuition. In 2023, $1.8 million was offered in scholarships and financial aid to the freshman class.
See below for the average financial aid and scholarship received in 2023 and how affording St. Thomas can be a possibility for you!
VALUE OF A PRIVATE EDUCATION
At St. Thomas High School, we offer an unparalleled blend of exceptional academics, personalized attention, community engagement, and faith formation. Here’s why investing in a private school education at St. Thomas High School goes beyond just tuition:
TUITION
Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is $25,550. Tuition payments can be made annually, semi-annually or monthly. A non-refundable $600 registration fee and a non-refundable $500 tuition deposit are due at the time of registration. All freshmen will have an additional Camp Aquinas registration fee of $600.
St. Thomas High School uses Blackbaud Tuition Management to invoice tuition and fees. If you have any questions about Blackbaud Tuition Management, please contact Blackbaud Tuition Management at 888-868-8828. Other questions can be directed to Susan Krus in the St. Thomas High School Business Office at 713-864-6348.
- Tuition: $25,550
- Registration Fee at Enrollment: $600
- Camp Aquinas Fee: $600
- Books: $300-$450
- Laptop & Technology: Free
- Athletics/Clubs/Organizations: No fee to play, but equipment fees vary
RESOURCES
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APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
St. Thomas High School uses Blackbaud Financial Aid Management, an online portal, to gather and assess financial and personal information in making financial aid decisions. St. Thomas High School will only review your financial aid application once your application in Blackbaud Financial Aid Management is complete. You must ensure you have completed the application fully. The Blackbaud Financial Aid Management application for the 2025-2026 school year will be available on the school’s website in the fall. Please note that no applications will be accepted directly at St. Thomas High School.
AWARDING FINANCIAL AID
Applications and documentation for financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year must be completed and in the “Verified Status” by January 15, 2025. Please review the 2025-26 Blackbaud Financial Aid Management Parent Instructions (PDF) for the application and required documents. Applications submitted without documentation or after the deadline will not be processed.
For additional Blackbaud Financial Aid Management information, instructions, and requirements, please review the following link:
For additional information about requirements and renewal for financial aid, please view the document below:
FINANCIAL AID CONTACTS
If you have any questions regarding the financial aid application, please contact Blackbaud Financial Aid Management directly. The Blackbaud Financial Aid Management Help Desk is available at the toll-free number or email below; Blackbaud Financial Aid Management is available 24 hours a day to assist you with your application. Unfortunately, St. Thomas High School is unable to assist with the application process.
Contact Blackbaud Financial Aid Management first: 800-360-8027 (FREE) OR financialaidsupport@blackbaud.school
FINANCIAL AID TIMELINE
Fall 2024
- Blackbaud Financial Aid Management Application is LIVE
Tuesday, January 15, 2025
- Complete Blackbaud Financial Aid Management Application and be in the “Verified Status.”
- Most recent tax return information and supporting documentation must be received by Blackbaud Financial Aid Management (do not send any information directly to STH)
Mid-March 2025 (after March 7, 2025)
- Financial Aid and Scholarship Award notifications will be sent to admitted families.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- New student registration is due
- Students not enrolled by this date may forfeit financial aid
SCHOLARSHIPS
St. Thomas High School has a long tradition of providing a Basilian Catholic education to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. The Basilian Fathers remain committed to assisting those families who may not be in a position to pay full tuition to attend St. Thomas High School. Each year, nearly one-third of our students receive academic scholarships or financial aid.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Merit-based academic scholarships are awarded annually to the top performing students in each grade level at St. Thomas High School. For incoming freshmen, merit scholarships are awarded for the first year based on a student’s score(s) on the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). In following years, these academic scholarships are based on academic standing, attendance and discipline.
GABEL SCHOLARSHIP
The George Clifford and Mary Theresa Gabel Scholarship was created to allow students with exceptional academic potential but limited financial means to fulfill the dream of an outstanding education. The scholarship is valued at 80% of the yearly tuition per year. Typically, two incoming freshmen are named Gabel Scholars every year.
BASILIAN FATHERS’ SCHOLARSHIP
In addition, the Basilian Fathers’ at St. Thomas High School may award scholarships to qualified students at each of the archdiocesan designated C.R.O.S.S. Academies listed below.
Assumption Catholic School
Holy Ghost School
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
Resurrection School
St. Augustine School
St. Christopher School
Our Lady of Fatima – Galena Park
St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School
REQUIREMENTS & RENEWAL
For additional information about requirements and renewal for scholarships, please view the document below:
FAQ & CONTACT
Explore some of our most frequently asked questions about affordability below. If you have any additional questions, you can reach the Business Office at TuitionAssist@sths.org.
St. Thomas High School’s tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $25,550. Scholarships and financial aid are available to help families afford a St. Thomas education.
- Tuition: $25,550
- Registration Fee at Enrollment: $600
- Camp Aquinas Fee: $600
- Books: $300-$450
- Laptop & Technology: Free
- Athletics/Clubs/Organizations: Fees for athletic equipment and club dues vary.
St. Thomas High School has a long tradition of providing a Basilian Catholic education to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. The Basilian Fathers remain committed to assisting those families who may not be able to pay full tuition to attend St. Thomas High School. The Financial Assistance Program offers the following key features:
- Over one-third of students receive a scholarship or financial assistance
- The average individual award ranges from 10% – 90% of the tuition
- $2,700,000+ is dedicated to scholarships and financial aid each year
If you would like to learn more about our program, please visit click here.
Yes, St. Thomas does award merit-based academic scholarships. These scholarships are awarded annually to the top-performing students in each grade level. For incoming freshmen, merit scholarships are awarded for the first year based on a student’s score(s) on the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). In subsequent years, these academic scholarships are based on academic standing, attendance, and discipline.
Click here to view more information on scholarships.
Yes and no. Scholarship renewal is determined by a combination of the renewal criteria set forth by the scholarship and the student’s core curriculum cumulative GPA in the fall semester. The renewable scholarships are the Principal’s Scholarship, the Aquinas Scholarship, the Goodness, Discipline, & Knowledge Scholarship, the Basilian Fathers Scholarship, and the Gable Scholarship.
After freshman year, students can become eligible for three specific scholarships based on their GPA. These are the Principal’s Scholarship (requiring a 5.0 GPA), the Aquinas Scholarship (requiring a GPA between 4.75 and 4.99), and the Goodness, Discipline, & Knowledge Scholarship (requiring a GPA between 4.5 and 4.74). The corresponding scholarship will be automatically awarded if a student’s GPA falls within one of these ranges. It is important to note that students who do not receive a scholarship entering their freshman year can still earn a scholarship later if they meet the GPA requirements.
No, St. Thomas High School does not offer work study programs to reduce tuition. However, we do offer a healthy financial aid program that we feel offsets the need for a work-study program.
Yes, St. Thomas offers a $2,000 reduction in tuition for every sibling after the first sibling is enrolled.
Your most recent tax return information is required for the financial aid application.
Applying for assistance is not restricted by income limits, and the evaluation of eligibility is based on each family’s individual financial circumstances.
Yes, transfer students are eligible to apply for and receive financial assistance if they meet the requirements for aid.
