Tuition & Affordability
Investing in a Faith-Filled Education
The Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools view our parents as the primary educators of their children, and we are honored to partner with you in this vital role. Our mission is to complement your efforts with a quality education rooted in Catholic values, offered at tuition rates that are competitive with other schools in the Charlotte area.
We recognize that each family's financial situation is unique, and we are committed to providing support to make a MACS education accessible. On this page, you will find details about our tuition rates, fees, discounts, our needs-based financial aid program, and other scholarship opportunities.
Thank you for considering MACS as a partner in your child’s academic and spiritual journey. We look forward to joining with you in the pursuit of their growth and success and welcoming your family to our community.
2024-2025 Tuition Rates
Pre-Kindergarten | ||
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Community | Participating Catholic | |
Half Day | $5,592 | $5,222 |
Full Day | $8,741 | $8,161 |
Elementary | ||
Community | Participating Catholic | |
TK-5th Grade | $13,802 | $8,571 |
Middle | ||
Community | Participating Catholic | |
6th-8th Grade | $14,866 | $9,616 |
High | ||
Community | Participating Catholic | |
9th-12th Grade | $19,521 | $13,635 |
International | $21,521 | N/A |
Options | ||
Community | Participating Catholic | |
Options – Matthew Morgan Program Offered at St. Patrick | $14,802 | $9,571 |
Options – MAP Offered at St. Ann & OLA |
$21,387 | $16,310 |
Options – PACE Offered at OLA |
$17,452 | $12,258 |
Options – HTCMS | $21,387 | $16,310 |
Options – CCHS | $21,735 | $16,560 |
Not included: optional programs and services, such as transportation and after school, which are a separate expense. Please see discovermacs.org/programs for costs. Tuition & fees do not include expenses such as uniforms and school-related expenses. Please contact your school to inquire about any school-related expenses. The tuition rates above do not include the capital fee or other admissions/enrollment related fees. Please refer to the full tuition and fees document or the additional information below regarding additional fees. <2024-25 Tuition & Fees> |
Additional Information
Family Individualized Tuition (FIT)
Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools is committed to welcoming all families who wish to make the investment in Catholic education for their children. To make the investment in Catholic education affordable for as many families as possible, we are pleased to offer an individualized approach to affording Catholic Education - Family Individualized Tuition (FIT).
Family Individualized Tuition (FIT) is available to all students in grades PK (full-time) through 12th grade. The application for the 2025-26 school year is now live. For inquiries on FIT for the 2024-25 school year, please contact our office. To apply and learn more about the FIT program and requirements, please read through the information on this page.
FIT Application Instructions
MACS is proud to use the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts.
To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit, and you can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity Application for no additional charge. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools.
Please remember to return to your dashboard after you complete and submit your Clarity Application, as MACS requires you to upload additional documentation.
The deadline for completing the financial aid application including relevant supplemental documents is May 15 for returning students. For new students, families are encouraged to complete their application at the same time as applying for admission.
If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.
Important: Please search for Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools (MACS) in the Clarity application.
FIT Sample Scenarios
Common Questions
- When is tuition due?
- What payment methods are accepted?
- When will next year's tuition rates be published?
- How is Family Individualized Tuition (FIT) determined?
- Will applying for FIT impact my admissions decision?
When is tuition due?
What payment methods are accepted?
When will next year's tuition rates be published?
How is Family Individualized Tuition (FIT) determined?
Will applying for FIT impact my admissions decision?
Contact Us
For inquiries related to tuition, payment plans, and financial aid, please contact the MACS Business Office at (704)370-3265 or email macsbilling@rcdoc.org. We look forward to your questions!
Important Dates
12/1/24: 2025-26 FIT applications open
2/1/25: 2025-26 NCSEAA scholarship applications open
2/28/25: Deadline to apply for NCSEAA scholarships for 2025-26
3/17/25: 2025-26 Enrollment opens for students accepted in the priority round
3/21/25: 2025-26 FIT decisions emailed to new families
Quick Links
NCSEAA Scholarship Programs
Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools participates in both NCSEAA scholarship programs.
These programs are open to K-12 students residing in North Carolina. Relocating families are also eligible if they relocate prior to the first day of school.
Applications for these programs are open during the month of February for the upcoming school year.
To apply or review the details of these programs, please visit ncseaa.edu/k12.
Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP)
Awards up to $7,000+ per school year, depending on a family's household income. There is no income cap to apply for this program.
Education Student Accounts (ESA+)
Awards either $9,000 or $17,000 per year for students with certain disabilities.