ADMISSIONS

Pre-Enrollment

  • A Shadow Day is highly recommended for prospective students. This is ideally scheduled during the fall of 8th grade. Use THIS FORM to request a date for shadowing.

    To schedule a tour, email us at:

    admissions@chestertonfw.org

  • Email us your questions directly or schedule a phone or in-person meeting.

    admissions@chestertonfw.org

Application Process

  • Apply HERE for the 2026-27 School Year.

    The application fee is $25, increasing to $50 April 1st, 2026.

  • Parents and students will have a Connection Point conversation with the Head of School to ensure that the Chesterton Academy culture and curriculum will be the best fit for high school.

  • For 2026-27, all students receive the following financial assistance:

    • Cultura Vitae Scholarship of $8,000

    • Indiana School Choice Scholarship (vouchers) of ~$6,800, dependent on school district of residence (2026-27 award amounts by district can be found HERE)

    The remaining out of pocket cost will average ~$3,445. Families may apply for additional need-based aid beginning Jan 1 if this out of pocket cost would be a burden.

Join the Family!

  • You can expect to hear from us within 2-3 weeks after your completed application and Head of School Connection Point.

    Once accepted, you'll be invited to complete your enrollment and set up a payment plan. A non-refundable fee of $495 is due at the time of enrollment.

    A $250 tuition discount is available for students enrolled with the enrollment fee paid by May 1, 2026.

  • New student information on June Placement Testing, Summer Reading, and Uniforms will be coming your way.

    We can’t wait for what Our Lord has in store!

Tuition, Fees, & Scholarships

  • ~$3,445: Out of Pocket Cost for students enrolled by May 1st.

    Breakdown:

    $18,495: 2026-27 Tuition + Fees

    -$8,000: Automatic Cultura Vitae Scholarship

    -~$6,800: Indiana School Choice Scholarship (See 2026-27 award amounts by school district HERE.)

    $250: Tuition Discount for enrolled by May 1st.

    ~$3,445: Out of Pocket Cost for enrolled by May 1st.

    *Additional need-based financial aid is available. Families apply beginning Jan 1, 2026 to be considered for additional assistance.

    Tuition payment plans are available.

    Additional Costs

    • $300 - $400 Uniforms

    • Athletic Participation, $100 per sport

  • Every student at Chesterton Academy receives an automatic Cultura Vitae Scholarship of $8,000. This scholarship reflects our pro-life, pro-family values . We want a Chesterton education to be accessible to every family who desires it for their children.

  • School Choice Scholarships (vouchers):
    Chesterton Academy of St. Scholastica (CASS) has been approved as a recipient of parental school choice through the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program. This program provides financial awards (vouchers) to families of K-12 students in order to offset the cost of tuition at private and religious schools.

    The scholarships are funded by utilizing a portion of state tax dollars allocated for your child to follow him/her to the non-public school of your family's choice. As parents/guardians, once you have enrolled your child at CASS, if you choose to apply for the Choice Scholarship, we will support you in applying on your behalf. Beginning in 2026-27, School Choice Scholarships are not dependent on income eligibility and are available to all residents. The state of Indiana will allocate the voucher funds to CASS on your child's behalf and CASS will then adjust for any remaining tuition balance.

    School Choice Scholarship Award Amounts are based on school district of residence. The 2026-27 Award Amounts by district can be viewed HERE.

    The Board at Chesterton Academy of St. Scholastica will evaluate each year whether to re-apply as partners with families in the use of Indiana Choice Scholarship program funds. The mission, philosophy, faith life, and curriculum of CASS is at the forefront of our service to the community at large, and to our high school youth in particular. Indiana Code protects these rights of nonpublic Choice-eligible schools.

    CASS will take great care in judiciously (and frequently) examining the relationship between our mission and state deliverables in order to determine whether the partnership will be renewed in subsequent years.

  • As of Jan 1, 2023, Indiana has increased the 20% tax credit for College 529 plan contributions up to $1,500.  Additionally, K-12 private school tuition has been considered a qualifying withdrawal and exempt from both federal and state (IN) taxes since 2018.  Taken together, these two changes in recent years effectively make it possible for Indiana taxpayers to save 20% on private K-12 tuition by using the tax benefits of a College 529 plan!

    Quick math on ~$3,750 Chesterton out of pocket tuition:

    • Invest $3,750 into CollegeChoice529by Dec 31, 2025

    • Receive $750 back as a credit on state tax return in Feb/Mar 2026

    • Use $3,750 tax-free disbursement to pay tuition by August 1, 2026

    • Net out of pocket cost of tuition ~$3,000

    If you do not have a student in 2026/27, contributing to a College 529 plan and receiving the 20% tax credit is still a great choice to begin saving for future K-12 tuition or future higher education expenses.  It is advisable to consult a local tax professional to determine your personal tax situation.