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 5, 2025            
2^nd Semester: January 23, 2026 

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

If tuition is not paid on time, students with an outstanding balance may be withheld from receiving report cards or transcripts, and attending social functions (i.e., Prom, Grad Bash, class trips or other school‐organized trips). Students with severely delinquent accounts may ultimately be required to withdraw from school.

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

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

Failed Transaction Fee: $30 each 

All students applying for financial aid must be accepted and enrolled in order to be considered for an award.

Priority Application Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Applications received by the PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE, with all supporting documentation, including tax returns, will be reviewed by March 21, 2025.**

Final Application Deadline:
March 28, 2025
Applications received by the FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE, with all supporting documentation, including tax returns, will be reviewed by May 9, 2025.**

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

Late Applications:
Applications received after the final application deadline, with all supporting documentation, including tax returns, will be reviewed in the order in which these are received. Financial aid will be awarded to those who qualify, until funds have been exhausted.

**All families applying for financial aid must apply for the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship through Step Up for Students. Families that do not qualify for the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship may still qualify for a financial aid award through CCHS. In addition, if your son is awarded a scholarship after receiving financial aid, or if that scholarship award increases at any time, your financial aid award may be adjusted accordingly. IF YOUR SON HAS THE FES-UA, DO NOT APPLY FOR THE FTC SCHOLARSHIP. 

Any new student that wishes to apply should visit: www.columbushs.com > Admissions > Financial Aid

Any current student that wishes to apply should visit: www.columbushs.com > My CCHS > Username and password > Resources > Blackbaud Financial Aid Management

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 2025-26 school year.

This service is provided by the cafeteria vendor and allows you to pay for your son’s cafeteria expenses using your American Express, Discover, Mastercard or Visa. Participation is voluntary. You may enroll at any time. Cafeteria expenses are paid to the cafeteria vendor not to CCHS. To enroll or for additional information go to: www.columbushs.com, MYCCHS, username and password, Resources, MySchoolBucks. The Class of 2029 will be able to enroll beginning in early August 2025.

Nike Friday Polos, grade-specific ties, official PE uniforms, and other CCHS apparel like sweatshirts, jackets, caps, t-shirts, and shorts are available on campus at Br. Kevin’s Store or online at www.ColumbusExplorers.Shop.

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