Achieving Excellence Shouldn’t Depend on Your Tax Bracket
We Know What You’re Thinking
“Private school tuition is only for the wealthy. Middle-income families like ours are stuck and could never afford a high-quality Catholic High School education.”
Not at Carmel Catholic.
Our financial aid approach is designed with the belief that every deserving student should have access to excellence— regardless of their family’s tax bracket. If you’ve ruled out Carmel Catholic based tuition expense alone, it’s time to take a second look.
A Revolutionary Approach to Middle-Income Affordability
Nearly half of our families receive a tuition reduction: We’ve created programs specifically designed for middle-income families who want the best education and student experience for their children but need creative solutions to make it work.
The Carmel Way:
We look at the complete picture— your family size, number of children in college, unique circumstances, and long-term goals. We then craft a personalized solution tailored to your ability to pay.
More Than Financial Aid—Family Partnerships
$4 Million Invested in Families Annually
Over $4 million in financial aid and scholarships support families each year, including those seeking partial scholarship opportunities.
Multiple Pathways to Affordability:
• Merit-Based Scholarships: Based on performance on the entrance exam, freshmen receive merit scholarships.
• Endowed Scholarships: Carmel Catholic offers an additional 37 endowed scholarships to help support families financially.
• Flexible Payment Plans: We reduce the tuition according to a family’s ability to pay and then offer convenient monthly payment options.
• Long-Range Planning: Understanding that families can have multiple children and differing financial situations, we’ll sit down with you and create a long-term financial plan so all children can attend Carmel Catholic. We are here to support and help!
Average Award: $8,092
Families who qualify for financial assistance often find that a Carmel Catholic education is more accessible than they ever expected.
$4 Million Annual Financial Aid Investment
37 Additional Endowed Scholarships available
$8,092 Average Award Amount
1 in 2
Nearly half of our families receive a reduction in tuition
Your Family is Unique— So
Is Your
Financial Plan
Not Just Tuition—A Complete Educational Partnership
One-on-One Consultation:
Our dedicated financial aid team works closely with every interested family to create a personalized plan tailored to their unique circumstances. We don’t use cookie-cutter formulas—we use common sense and creativity.
We Consider Everything:
• Total family income, not just gross numbers
• Number of children you’re educating
• Future college expenses
• Your family’s specific financial timeline and goals
• Circumstances that traditional financial aid programs might miss
The Bottom Line:
If you want to experience a tremendous college preparatory education at Carmel Catholic, we will work with you to find a way to make it work financially.
What Your Investment Secures
Not Just Tuition—A Complete Educational Partnership
Your investment secures:
• 100% college acceptance rate with over $54 million in college scholarships annually
• Small class sizes (13:1 student-teacher ratio) that ensure individual attention
• Access to 43 college-level credit courses while in high school. 82% of our 2025 graduating class took a college-level course while at Carmel Catholic. This enables our students opportunities for early college graduation, special higher education program placements, or additional opportunities for co-ops or internships.
• Direct access to teachers and counselors who know your child personally
• An outstanding and high-quality Catholic education rooted in core values and our faith.
• A community genuinely invested in helping your child reach their full potential.
• A stable, thoughtfully designed curriculum focused on student needs so they know that they are valued, significant, and loved.
This isn’t just about affording high school, it’s about investing in your child’s future.
5X
National Blue Ribbon School
100%
College acceptance rate
13:1
Student-teacher tatio
$54 Million
In Annual College Scholarships
43 Dual Credit and AP Courses highlight our rigorous college prep curriculum
Stop Assuming, Start Exploring
Free Financial Consultation:
Don’t let assumptions about affordability keep your child from the education they deserve. Schedule a confidential consultation with our financial aid team to explore what’s possible for your family.
No Obligation, No Pressure—Just Possibilities:
We’ll show you precisely what a Carmel Catholic education could cost for your family, walk through payment options, and create a plan that works for your budget.
Ready to Be Surprised?
Contact our financial aid office today. You might discover that excellence is more affordable than you ever imagined.
Carmel Catholic High School
One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein, IL
carmelhs.org
Admissions: 847-388-3418
Belong. Believe. Become.
