Admissions

Tuition and Financial Aid

For over 150 years, La Salle Academy has stood strong in its commitment to the tradition established by St. John Baptist de La Salle who dedicated his life to making high quality educational opportunities available to all

Welcome from the La Salle Business Office

Today, we are proud to continue offering numerous ways to make a La Salle education affordable for all who seek it. Numerous academic scholarship opportunities exist along with purely need-based tuition assistance, funded in large part thanks to the generosity of alumni and benefactors. Please read on to learn more.

Important Dates:
October 22, 2023 - Financial Aid Application available online
December 31, 2023 - Financial Aid Priority Applications due
February 10, 2024 - Standard Financial Aid Applications due

Financial Aid and Tuition Information

List of 6 items.

  • Tuition Assistance

    Need-based tuition assistance is available to all students in grades 9 through 12. Interested families should submit and application through FACTS Tuition Management using the APPLY NOW button below.
     
    The FACTS application looks at many factors such as household income, family size, region, housing costs, auto expenses, healthcare costs and more to calculate a recommended calculated award. FACTS does not make final award determinations. The application and calculated award amount are then reviewed by the La Salle Financial Assistance Committee who will assess all components of the application, both quantitative and qualitative, and make a final award determination.
     
    Award determinations are issued by the Business Office in accordance with the schedule located under the Important Dates section of this page.  

  • Typical Award Distribution

    Income Range
    Average 22/23 Total Award
    Average 22/23 Net Tuition Obligation
    $75,000 & Under
     $            8,700.00
     $             7,925.00
    $75,001 - $125,000
     $            6,700.00
     $             9,925.00
    $125,001 - $175,000
     $            4,800.00
     $           11,825.00
    $175,001 & Above
     $            3,550.00
     $           13,075.00

  • Merit Based Scholarships

    La Salle Academy is excited to offer $100,000 in merit-based scholarships to the top academic applicants for the 9th grade each year. Scholarship determinations are made based on performance on the Entrance Exam, academic performance throughout middle school, recommendations from current teachers, and overall aptitude for success at La Salle. Scholarships continue for all four years of enrollment with continued academic achievement and upstanding citizenship are maintained.
     
    President’s Scholarship
      • $10,000 annually to the top male and top female performers on the entrance exam
    Academic Scholarship
      • $5,000 annually to 10 recipients (5 male & 5 female) ranking in the 90th percentile or above for all test takers
    Principal’s Scholarship
      • $2,500 annually to 12 recipients (6 male & 6 female) ranking in the 80th percentile or above for all test takers
    Eligibility:
    • Merit scholarships are only awarded to students entering grade 9 year
    • President’s Scholarship & Academic Scholarship: Must take entrance exam at La Salle
    • Principal’s Scholarship: Available to all applicants, regardless of testing location
     
    IMPORTANT: La Salle Academy does not offer nor award athletic scholarships of any kind.
     

  • Donor Established Endowments

    La Salle is fortunate to have many generous alumni, friends, and benefactors who have established endowments to help support the need-based tuition assistance efforts. Many of these funds have selective criteria which may qualify an applicant to receive funding.
     
    Most information needed for eligibility is captured through the FACTS application, however, certain funds require submitting supplemental information to determine eligibility. Please follow the links below to submit a supplemental application form if you believe you may qualify. Completed supplemental forms should be emailed to financialaid@lasalle-academy.org.
    • Armand Sabitoni/Laborers Union Scholarship – Preference provided to students who has a parent associated with LIUNA, with secondary preference for students with parents associated with AFL-CIO

  • Diocese of Providence Assistance

    The Diocese of Providence partners with La Salle Academy to provide funding each year to support student’s continued Catholic education at La Salle. No separate application is needed for consideration to receive Diocesan funding. The available funds are awarded during the annual review process at La Salle and recipients will be notified with the determination notice provided from La Salle.

  • Payment Plan Options

     ONE PAYMENT
    • No enrollment fee
    • ACH & Invoice Options
    • Installment due July 1st
     Payment
    Payment Less Avg Aid
    High School
     $16,975.00
     $10,475.00
    High School + Explorer Program
     $23,725.00
     $17,225.00
    De La Salle Middle School
     $14,975.00
     N/A
    International
     $21,225.00
     N/A
     
     
    TWO PAYMENTS
    • No Enrollment Fee
    • ACH & Invoice Options
    • Installments due July 1st and November 1st
     Per Payment Amount
    Per Payment Less Avg Aid
    High School
     $8,487.50
     $5,237.50
    High School + Explorer Program
     $11,862.50
     $8,612.50
    De La Salle Middle School
     $7,487.50
     N/A
    International
     $10,612.50
     N/A
     
    TEN PAYMENTS
    • ACH Enrollment Fee: $67
    • Invoice Enrollment Fee: $157
    • Installments due monthly June through March on either the 5th or the 20th
     Monthly Payment
     Monthly Payment Less Avg Aid
    High School
     $1,697.50
     $1,047.50
    High School + Explorer Program
     $2,372.50
     $1,722.50
    De La Salle Middle School
     $1,497.50
     N/A
    International
     N/A
     N/A
     
    ELEVEN PAYMENTS
    • ACH Enrollment Fee: $67
    • Invoice Enrollment Fee: $157
    • Installments due monthly May through March on either the 5th or the 20th
     Monthly Payment
     Monthly Payment Less Avg Aid
    High School
     $1,543.18
     $952.27
    High School + Explorer Program
     $2,156.82
     $1,565.91
    De La Salle Middle School
     $1,361.36
     N/A
    International
     N/A
     N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

List of 6 items.

  • When should I apply for tuition assistance?

    New students applying for admission should apply at the same time they apply for admission. 9th grade students who apply prior to December 31st will be considered in the Priority Applicant Pool and will receive their determination on the same day acceptance notices are issued.

  • What will I need to apply for financial aid?

    The application process will take approximately 1 hour once all supporting documents have been gathered. It is important to submit all supporting documents to avoid delaying the review process. No application will be reviewed without submission of all supporting documentation.

    Applications submitted on or before December 31st will be required to submit:
    • 2021 Form 1040 and all supporting schedules
    Applications submitted after December 31st will be required to submit:
    • 2021 Form 1040 and all supporting schedules
    • 2022 W-2 and/or 1099s
    Non-traditional wage earners (e.g. small business owner, individuals on disability) may be required to submit additional documentation not outlined above

  • Do I need to reapply for aid each year?

    Yes, all students must submit a financial aid application each year. The application will be reviewed with strong consideration provided toward the amounts received in past years.

    Returning students should apply by February 17 in order to receive their award determination in a timely manner.

  • What happens if my application is submitted after the deadline?

    Late applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the initial application deadline. Applications will be reviewed with respect to the funding that remains available. Accordingly, it is strongly encouraged to submit your application prior to the deadline each year.

    Returning students who previously received aid but apply late may experience a reduction and/or elimination of prior year awards, as funds are not held and will be redistributed.

  • Will my award change between years?

    Every effort is made to maintain the same award level between years for each recipient, however, an application must still be submitted each year. Material changes in a household’s financial situation may impact the award amount, either increasing or decreasing.

  • Are there any other sources of assistance?

    All sources of aid provided directly by La Salle Academy are described throughout this page. There are, however, some third-party organizations that offer assistance to student’s seeking to attend La Salle. We are proud to partner with these groups, though each will have its own application process and qualifications to receive assistance that La Salle is not involved with.

    The largest source of such assistance comes from various parishes throughout the state. While not all parishes have such programs, we would encourage you to ask your pastor if they have pathways to help support your child’s continued Catholic education.

    If you are part of any other group that will help support your tuition, please have them contact the Business Office at     businessoffice@lasalle-academy.org and we will be happy to work with them to ensure this assistance is reflected in your net tuition obligation.

Tuition and Fees

2023/2024
Grades 6-8 $14,975
Grades 9-12 $16,975
Explorer Program Fee
(Grades 9-12)		 $6,750 + Tuition
International Student Tuition $21,225

Have Additional Questions?

Call our business office at (401) 351-7750 (ext 115) or email us at businessoffice@lasalle-academy.org or financialaid@lasalle-academy.org
612 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI 02908  Phone: 401-351-7750
La Salle Academy is a high school rich in history and grounded in the person and teachings of Jesus and the Catholic faith, which are core to the school's life and culture. The De La Salle Middle School provides a strong holistic foundation for students to transition into high school. The high school and middle school provide students of diverse ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds, a community to foster growth in the tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle’s ideals of faith, service, and community.