Christopher Columbus High School
A Catholic School for Young Men in the Marist Tradition since 1958
Admissions
Financial Aid
How Financial Aid Works
All students applying for financial aid must be ACCEPTED AND ENROLLED in order to be considered for an award.
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 23, 2024
Applications received by the PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE, with all supporting documentation, including tax returns, will be reviewed by March 8, 2024.**
FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 22, 2024
Applications received by the FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE, with all supporting documentation, including tax returns, will be reviewed by May 10, 2024.**
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 AAA Scholarships or 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.
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 23, 2024
Applications received by the PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE, with all supporting documentation, including tax returns, will be reviewed by March 8, 2024.**
FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 22, 2024
Applications received by the FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE, with all supporting documentation, including tax returns, will be reviewed by May 10, 2024.**
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.
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.
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 AAA Scholarships or 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: https://studentfinancialaid.blackbaud.school/#!/login (School Code is 13591).
Any CURRENT STUDENT that wishes to apply should visit columbushs.com> My CCHS > Username and password > Resources > Blackbaud Financial Aid Management.
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 23, 2024
FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 22, 2024
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.
FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 22, 2024
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.
Christopher Columbus High School | 3000 SW 87 Avenue | Miami, FL 33165 | (305) 223-5650
Brotherhood, Faith, and Scholarship define the Marist Brothers Catholic education at Christopher Columbus High School. By making Jesus Christ known and loved and creating an inspiring academic and extracurricular environment, we prepare young men for higher learning and a life-long commitment to leadership and service through Gospel and Marist values.
Columbus is fully accredited by Cognia and is a member of the Marist Association of Secondary schools, the National Catholic Education Association and the Independent Schools of South Florida.
