Christopher Columbus High School

A Catholic School for Young Men in the Marist Tradition since 1958
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Tuition

TUITION INFORMATION | 2024-2025

Student Hardware Policy

Hardware Summary
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  

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

REFUND DEADLINES:
1st Semester: September 6, 2024            
2nd Semester: January 24, 2025 

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.

Payment Options

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 

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Entering Students

  • Students enrolled for 1st Semester on, or before, October 4, 2024 will be charged full annual tuition, plus fees as described above.
  • Students enrolled for 2nd Semester on, or before, February 16, 2025 will be charged one-half annual tuition, plus fees as described above. 

Additional Fees

List of 3 items.

  • MANDATORY COURSE FEES

    FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN CLASSES LISTED BELOW
    (Due November 2023) 

    AP EXAMS: $125
    AP CAPSTONE: $165
    AP ADD/DROP: $75
    ART: $200 (Includes supply kit)
    MUSIC/BAND: $195
    EMT: $1500

  • OPTIONAL FEES

    ACADEMIC STUDY HALL: $165 (Per Quarter)
    PARKING: $300


  • PAYMENT SCHEDULES

    ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN:
    Grades 9 - 11: August 1, 2024 - $16,300 
    Grade 12: August 1, 2024 - $16,750  

    SEMESTER PAYMENT PLAN:
    Grades 9 - 11: August 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025 - $8,150  
    Grade 12: August 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025 - $8,375  

    MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN:
    10 equal payments (July through April) 
    Grades 9 - 11: $1,630 
    Grade 12: $1,675

Miscellaneous Information

List of 4 items.

  • Financial Aid

    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. 

    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

  • Textbook Purchases

    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 2024-2025 school year.


  • My School Bucks

    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 2028 will be able to enroll beginning in early August 2024.

  • Clothing Store

    Physical education uniform items, as well as CCHS sweatshirts, jackets and other items (i.e., caps, t-shirts, shorts, etc.) are available on campus at Br. Kevin’s Clothing Store or online at www.ColumbusExplorers.Shop. Official School Uniforms should be purchased at Dennis Uniform located at 8807 SW 132nd Street, Miami, FL.
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.