Tuition & Financial Aid
Making Private School Tuition Affordable
Detroit Cristo Rey High School serves families who normally would not be able to afford the costs associated with attending private school.
The tuition a family pays is based upon household income and determined by the FACTS financial verification and our finance department.
Through generous benefactors and consistent fundraising, Detroit Cristo Rey offers extensive financial aid based on household income and household size.
As many as 90% of our families have received aid in the past, with a large percentage paying less than $800 per year ($70 per month). All tuition assistance awards must be reviewed by the Tuition Committee prior to formal approval.
A number of additional scholarship opportunities exist to ensure accessibility to and affordability of a Detroit Cristo Rey college preparatory education. Please see the Donor-Supported Scholarship Funds section below or contact the Detroit Cristo Rey Business Center for additional details.
For additional tuition assistance, find out more about the AOD Tuition Assistance Program in the Financial Aid section below.
Tuition Guidelines 2025-2026
– For Incoming Freshmen Only –
To be compliant with our school policies, we must verify your annual income. It’s necessary to verify your financial eligibility to continue with our admissions process. Without verifying your annual income, we cannot guarantee that your child will be considered for admission.
We are glad to announce a new tuition guideline based on family size. This guideline, outlined in the table below, is for all NEW students applying for the 2025-2026 school year. All current students must continue to use 2024-2025 tuition guidelines. Please contact the Business Center at 313-843-2747 for more information.
Note: In the table below, scroll left and right to view the two columns.
| Tuition Breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Tuition | $18,000 |
| Work Study Job (CWSP) – 50% | – $8,000 |
| Donors & Supporters – 40% | – $7,000 |
| Family Contribution – 10% | – $350 to $3,400** |
** A number of additional scholarship opportunities exist to ensure accessibility and affordability for our families. This additional aid may reduce tuition costs even lower.
We also offer a legacy discount of 10% for siblings of students who attend Detroit Cristo Rey.
Note: In the table below, scroll left and right to view all four columns.
| Annual Gross Income | Family Size: 4* | Family Size: 5* | Family Size: 6* |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $22,500 | $350-$500 | $350 | $350 |
| $22,501 – $37,500 | $500-$750 | $500 | $350-$500 |
| $37,501 – $52,501 | $1,000-$1,300 | $750-$1,000 | $750 |
| $52,502 – $67,501 | $1,500-$2,000 | $1,300-$1,700 | $1,000 |
| $67,502 – $82,501 | $2,300-$2,700 | $1,500-$1,700 | $1,300-$1,500 |
| $82,502 – $97,501 | $3,000-$3,400 | $2,000-$3,000 | $1,700-$2,700 |
*Family size must match tax returns. For other family sizes, please contact the finance office for your estimated tuition amount. A $3,800 tuition amount does apply to higher income families.
Tuition Includes:
- Technology & Textbooks (Chromebook laptop for all new students)
- Retreats
- Dual Enrollment Fees
- Advanced Placement (AP) Test Fees
Fees Not Included in Tuition:
- Lunch Fees: Reduced $0.40, Full $4.25 (prices may change)
- Missed Work Day: $200.00 per occurrence if not made up within CWSP schedule
- Laptop Replacement: $140.00 (price may vary)
- Laptop Repair: May vary based on damages
Financial Aid
FACTS Tuition Management System
Detroit Cristo Rey uses a tuition management system called FACTS. FACTS financial verification must be completed online in order to be considered for admission and financial aid. FACTS analyzes financial information provided along with required documents to assess financial need.
Every family must create an account in FACTS and complete the Financial Verification process.
AOD Tuition Assistance Program
The Archdiocese of Detroit (AOD) offers additional tuition assistance to catholic families. The AOD also uses FACTS management to process the tuition assistance application for families who wish to apply for the Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance Grant. Application availability and deadline dates are determined by the AOD. The deadline for 2026-2027 AOD applications is February 6, 2026.
Donor-Supported Scholarship Funds
A number of additional scholarship opportunities exist to ensure accessibility to and affordability of a Detroit Cristo Rey college preparatory education, including:
- Mary Fran Gilleran Scholarship
- James Schembri Scholarship
- James & Lynelle Holden Scholarship
- Fr. Clemente Kern Scholarship
- McNish Foundation Scholarship
- Coyne Foundation Scholarship
- Robert M. Morand Foundation Scholarship
- and others
Contact the Detroit Cristo Rey Business Center at 313-843-2747 for additional details.
