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Tuition, Financial Aid & Grants

At Seton LaSalle, we believe any family that wants a Catholic education for their child deserves the opportunity.  And we firmly believe that cost should never be a barrier to receiving a great education—one that pushes your child to succeed today and prepares them to face the challenges of the future. 

We also know that you get what you pay for, so we do not strive to be the cheapest private school in Pittsburgh.  Our teachers, faculty, and staff work very hard every day to be the best.  Some key points to consider:

  • We provide customized financial aid packages to families regardless of income level
  • Nearly 70% of our students receive some financial aid or scholarship funding
  • Multiple children?  Not a problem. We provide significant scholarships to families with multiple children
  • We offer two types of financial assistance: Need-based Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships
  • The generous support of our alumni and donors provides over $450,000 in funding to the school each year which decreases the tuition charged by over $1,000 per student.

When considering the value of your child’s education—Values Matter.  Your family shouldn’t have to choose between a safe, welcoming environment with state-of-the-art technology and your family’s ideals and beliefs.  At Seton LaSalle, we pride ourselves on being able to deliver the best of both worlds.  In recent years we’ve invested millions of dollars into technology, our facility, and the campus to ensure our students have access to a learning environment and high school experience that will set them up for success. To see how we invest every dollar donated or paid in tuition, click here to read our latest Financial Report.

 

2024-25 TUITION RATES

 
Domestic Students: $14,225
Catholic Discount*: $625 (effective Catholic Rate: $13,600)
(*apply to domestic students only)
 
International Students: $16,000
 
*To secure the Catholic tuition discount, click HERE for the Pastor Signature Form

 

Sibling Discounts: 

At Seton LaSalle, we love when siblings can share in the same, great High School experience.   But we recognize that the cost can sometimes be overwhelming when you have one, two, or more children in Catholic school at the same time.  Working with Bridgette Kennedy-Riske will put your mind at ease as she can work with you to create a customized financial aid package to fit your family’s needs.
 
Additional Fees:
Activity Fee: $400/student (Grades 9-12)
International Activity Fee: $500/student  (Grades 9-12)
Technology Fee:  $250 (new students only, one-time fee)
Graduation Fee: $250 (seniors only)
 

TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS

Tuition can be paid yearly, in a 10-month payment plan, or through tax-free distributions from 529 plans. For more information, please contact DJ Zalewski, Director of Business and Institutional Advancement, at [email protected] or 412-561-3583 ext. 1140.
 

FACTS FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

Seton LaSalle’s need-based financial aid is awarded upon an independent evaluation by completing the FACTS Management application, an online application process that assesses a family's financial situation.  The information provided on your application, and in any support materials, will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
 
Ready to take the next step? Apply for financial aid using the online FACTS Financial Assessment tool click here.  
 
 
Early Aid Option

For families of incoming 9th-grade students in 2025-2026, the diocese is offering an early tuition aid application option through our tuition aid vendor, FACTS Management. The regular application deadline is in mid-March 2025.  However, families with incoming 9th-grade students may begin applying for financial aid starting on November 25, 2024.  You will be asked to provide 2023 income information so that the tuition aid vendor, FACTS Management, can provide Seton LaSalle with a preliminary need analysis.  This analysis will enable us to estimate the amount of aid available, assuming family income does not substantially change from 2023 to 2024.  Families must provide 2024 income documentation before the normal mid-March application date.  Once the 2024 income data is provided and processed, the final 25-26 aid awards will be confirmed. 
FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment will be conducting the financial need analysis for Seton LaSalle for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. Families applying for financial aid will need to complete an application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. Applicants can apply online starting February 1, 2025, by clicking HERE to connect to FACTS online. Once an online application has been completed, the following information will need to be sent to FACTS to complete the application process:
 
  • Copies of your most recent Federal tax forms including all supporting tax schedules.
  • Copies of your 2021 W-2 forms for both you and your spouse.
  • Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and TANF. All supporting documentation can be uploaded in pdf format online.
 
All supporting documentation can be uploaded in pdf format online. Paper applications are not available.
 
If you have questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 1-866-441-4637.
 
If you have any questions regarding financial aid, please contact DJ Zalewski, Director of Business and Institutional Advancement, at [email protected] or 412-561-3583 ext. 515.

 

ANNUAL NEED-BASED GRANTS

  • Bishop's Education Fund (BEF): Need-based grants from this fund assist Catholic students attending Catholic elementary and high schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Please note: A completed Pastor Signature Form is required to receive funding from the Bishop's Education Fund.
  • EITC grants: Need-based grants are made available to Seton LaSalle students from the Diocese of Pittsburgh through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program.
  • Scholastic Opportunity Scholarship (SOS) Fund: Need-based grants are made available to Seton LaSalle students who live in a state-approved failing school district through the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) Program.
  • Seton LaSalle Tuition Emergency Support Fund: This fund is intended to support current SLS families who are in crisis by providing supplemental financial assistance.
 
 

OTHER WAYS TO LOWER TUITION COSTS

Since tuition payments begin in July of the current academic year, students transferring from Seton LaSalle to another school after this date will be required to pay the tuition due to date, plus an additional month's tuition as a transfer fee before records will be forwarded to the new institution.
 

IMPORTANT REMINDER

The Diocese of Pittsburgh has ruled that Diocesan Catholic high schools may withhold credits, transcripts and diplomas, or prohibit participation in graduation exercises or proms, or take other action until financial obligations to the school have been met. Diocesan high school students will not be permitted to register for or return for the following school year until all financial obligations have been met.
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