Tuition

Hardware Summary

Each year the hardware bundle and textbooks are included with tuition. Each student receives their hardware bundle for all 4-years and keeps it upon graduation. The hardware bundle consists of:

• (1) Apple Pencil

• (1) Magic Keyboard Case for iPad 

• (1) iPad Air with AppleCare 

• (1) Macbook Air with AppleCare 

Refund Deadlines:

1^st Semester: September 4, 2026            
2^nd Semester: January 22, 2027 

This policy applies to all students, including families transferring out of town. Upon withdrawal, the student’s account should be current, and the month of withdrawal must be paid in full, or transcripts will not be released.

All parents must enroll with Blackbaud Tuition Management and select a payment plan prior to completing the Enrollment Agreement for their son to attend Christopher Columbus High School. All payments are to be made using the electronic automatic payment option to a bank account or credit card.

Tuition Penalties

Student accounts in arrears may not have access to grades, transcripts or attend social functions.

Late Tuition Fee: $50 per month, if not paid in full 

Blackbaud Tuition Follow-Up Service Fee: $40 per month, if not paid by 5-day grace period 

Failed Transaction Fee: $30 each 

Students must be accepted and enrolled to apply.

Application Deadline: May 8, 2026
Applications received by the FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE, with all supporting documentation, including tax returns, will be reviewed by June 5, 2026.**

Financial Aid Award Notices: 
Awards will be posted on Blackbaud Tuition Management by the date noted above. However, entering freshmen will receive an email, since their Blackbaud Tuition Management account will not be active at the time.

**Families must apply to Step Up for Students for the Private School Scholarships (FTC or FES-EO) unless the student receives the FES-UA scholarship. Families that do not qualify for the Private School Scholarships may still qualify for a financial aid award through CCHS.

Any new student that wishes to apply should visit: www.columbushs.com > Admissions > Financial Aid (left side button)

Any current student that wishes to apply should visit: www.columbushs.com > Admissions > Financial Aid (right side button)

Textbooks are included in tuition as stated above and will be charged through Blackbaud Tuition Management. All students will have access to their textbooks at the beginning of the 2026-27 school year.

Lunch accounts are managed through My School Bucks. Payments go directly to the cafeteria vendor. Participation is voluntary. You may enroll at any time. To enroll or for additional information go to: www.columbushs.com > MyCCHS > username and password > Resources > MySchoolBucks.

*Class of 2030 will be able to enroll beginning in early August 2026

PE uniforms and spirit wear are available on campus at Br. Kevin’s Store or online at www.ColumbusExplorers.Shop.

Official School Uniforms purchased through FlynnO’Hara Uniforms at 8653 SW 124th Ave, Miami, FL 33183 or online at www.flynnohara.com.