Tuition, Scholarships and Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees (2025-2026)
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Annual Tuition (Grades 9–12): $18,500
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New Student Enrollment Fee (One-Time): $750
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Senior Year Fee: $300
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Transportation Fee: $1,500* (optional for those who opt-in for STA Transportation Services.) *Current rate for the 2026-2027 School Year.
All tuition payments must be processed through FACTS Tuition Management Company. Families can choose from five tuition payment plans to find the option that best suits their financial needs. This is the platform used regardless of whether you applied for Financial Aid and must be completed, along with selecting a payment plan, before a student can be considered fully enrolled for the upcoming academic year.
Questions on eligibility for NEW STUDENTS for St. Thomas Aquinas HS or Diocese of Metuchen Financial Aid? Contact Admissions at admissions@stahs.net
Questions on FACTS Tuition Payments? Contact Mr. Brady at jbrady@stahs.net
Questions for CURRENT STA Students for St. Thomas Aquinas HS or Diocese of Metuchen Financial Aid? ? Contact Mr. Brady at jbrady@stahs.net
Scholarships
St. John Paul II Education Fund
The St. John Paul II Education Fund is a one year, $500 scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen at St. Thomas Aquinas High School who are graduates of a Catholic elementary school. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled in a Catholic elementary school during their eighth grade year. This scholarship is applied toward tuition for the student’s freshman year at STA and reflects our continued commitment to supporting Catholic education and strengthening the partnership between our PreK–8 Catholic schools and the STA community. Please contact Mr. Jack Brady with any questions.
Aquinas Honors Scholarship
The Aquinas Honors Scholarship is the highest level of merit-based recognition awarded to incoming freshmen. This scholarship is reserved for students who demonstrate distinguished academic performance and exemplary High School Placement Test results. Recipients represent the strongest academic profile within the incoming class and are expected to continue pursuing excellence throughout their four years at STA. Recipients are notified of their scholarship award at the time of acceptance to STA. All merit-based scholarships are renewable for up to four years, provided students continue to meet the required academic standards. Please contact Admissions with any questions.
Principal’s Scholarship
The Principal’s Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who have demonstrated strong academic achievement and high performance on the High School Placement Test. This scholarship recognizes students who have shown consistent dedication to their studies and the potential to thrive in STA’s rigorous college preparatory environment. Recipients are notified of their scholarship award at the time of acceptance to STA. All merit-based scholarships are renewable for up to four years, provided students continue to meet the required academic standards. Please contact Admissions with any questions.
Sibling Discount
St. Thomas Aquinas High School is pleased to offer a sibling discount to support families with multiple students enrolled. A $1,000 tuition discount is applied per student after the first enrolled student, while all students are concurrently enrolled at STA. The discount remains in effect each year that multiple siblings are attending the school at the same time and is applied annually to eligible students’ tuition. Please contact Mr. Jack Brady with any questions.
Financial Aid
St. Thomas Aquinas High School and the Diocese of Metuchen may provide financial aid to families who demonstrate financial need, based on available funding and eligibility requirements.
All financial aid applications are completed through one FACTS account. Families must complete the Early Decision FACTS financial aid application by November 15, 2026 and submit all required documentation.
What You Will Need
- Most recent federal tax return
- Applicable W-2 and 1099 forms
- Completed Parish Verification Form, if applying for Diocese of Metuchen financial aid
Diocese of Metuchen Financial Aid Eligibility
The Diocese of Metuchen financial aid application opens October 1, 2026, through FACTS. To be eligible for Diocese of Metuchen financial aid, students must:
- Be Roman Catholic and registered in a Diocese of Metuchen parish
- Be entering Grade 9 in September 2027 and planning to attend St. Thomas Aquinas High School
- Submit a Parish Verification Form signed by the Pastor of a Diocese of Metuchen parish
For Diocese of Metuchen eligibility requirements, list of eligible parishes and Parish Verification form, please review the DOM Early Decision Financial Aid information. The Parish Verification Form must be uploaded through FACTS by November 15, 2026, for consideration for Early Decision financial aid.
Important Information
- Financial aid must be reapplied for annually.
- Any Diocese of Metuchen financial aid awarded is included in the student's total STA financial aid award and is not an additional award.
- Families receiving STA financial aid are required to complete 30–60 hours of service during the school year, depending on the award amount.
Use the link below to create your FACTS account and complete the financial aid application for STA.
Early Decision Financial Aid Application Deadline: November 15, 2026.