Admissions

Tuition and Affordability

Magnificat strives to provide an affordable education to each admitted student.
We recognize the financial commitment necessary to attend Magnificat and have provided over $2.4 million in tuition assistance to our students this year. The primary source of tuition assistance and scholarships comes from the Magnificat Endowment Fund. Income from the fund, along with gifts from alumnae, private donors and several foundations, allows us to make a Magnificat education affordable for everyone. We are committed to helping interested and dedicated students so that they may experience what Magnificat can be for them—an investment that lasts a lifetime.

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  • $19,100

    Tuition for 2024-2025

  • $2.4 Million

    Awarded in Tuition Assistance

  • 65%

    of Students Receive Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance and Scholarships

Tuition Assistance

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  • Applying for Need-Based Aid

    All students wishing to apply for need-based aid from Magnificat High School must complete a FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment Application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completed applications, along with all supporting 2023 tax year documents, must be sent to FACTS by November 15, 2024. 

    Please note that families that completed an early FACTS application for an 8th grade sibling must re-apply with 2023 tax information in order to be considered for financial assistance for their current Magnificat student.
     
    NEW THIS YEAR: All students are now eligible for a Scholarship from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) such as The Cleveland Scholarship, EdChoice Scholarship, or the Jon Peterson Scholarship. Any family requesting further financial assistance from Magnificat High School must first apply for their respective state scholarship. FACTS applications will not be considered until the ODE scholarship application has been completed.

  • FACTS Application

    Magnificat High School partners with FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment to evaluate family need. FACTS is an independent organization that evaluates a family’s ability to pay tuition and shares this information with schools designated by the family.  Each school independently awards tuition assistance based on their available resources. 
     
     
    If you have any questions or problems completing the form, please contact the FACTS Grant and Aid Helpline. Customer support is available 24/7.

     

  • Diocesan Tuition Assistance

    Diocesan Tuition Assistance (DTA) and the Angel Scholarship Fund are grants awarded by the Diocese of Cleveland to families demonstrating high levels of financial need.  This aid is supplemental to need-based assistance provided by Magnificat High School.  The Diocese of Cleveland uses the same FACTS application that families complete for Magnificat need-based aid, so a separate application is not required.
     
    To be considered for a 2024-2025 DTA grant, a FACTS application must be filed with 2023 tax year data by the deadline of March 15, 2024.
     
    For 8th grade students who completed a FACTS application in Fall 2023 using 2022 tax year data, you must also upload your 2023 tax documents by March 15, 2024, to be considered for Diocesan Tuition Assistance.
2024-2025 Common Scholarship Application
Application opens: October 1, 2024
Applications are completed through your MyMHS account.
If you do not have an account, please fill out our Inquiry Form.
Due: November 15, 2024

A completed application includes:
  • Application
  • Completed Letter of Recommendation by an adult
    • Must be a non-family member who can attest to your character and why they believe you should be chosen for the award.
  • Copy of your 6th and 7th grade final report card and 8th grade first quarter progress report.
  • Scholarship applicants will be invited to an interview in December.
    • If your daughter interviews for a Scholarship Application, she will not need to attend an Admission Interview in January 2025. 

Magnificat Scholarship Opportunities

Applicants only need to fill out one application, regardless of the number of scholarships for which they are applying. 

ACADEMIC: Magnificat offers merit-based scholarships. Students with the highest scores on the HSPT exam will qualify to apply and will be invited to interview for these scholarships simply by taking the Magnificat High School Placement Test or submitting HSPT scores to us by November 15th, 2024. 
MARIAN: One of our core values at Magnificat is a FAITH-FILLED LIFE. Students of all faiths and religious traditions are welcomed, supported, and respected at Magnificat.  We believe that faith motivates and guides all that we do. These recipients represent the finest examples of young women living their faith.  The scholarships are $2,500 per year and will automatically renew each year, provided the recipients  maintain a 3.5 GPA and remain in good disciplinary standing. 
ALUMNAE: Each year, four 4-year Alumnae Scholarships are awarded to daughters and/or granddaughters of Magnificat alumnae on the basis of merit, service and leadership. These scholarships are $2,500 per year and will automatically renew each year, provided the recipient maintains a 3.5 GPA and remains in good disciplinary standing.
ENDOWED: Scholarships are awarded based on a number of criteria, including financial need, academic excellence, and participation in service and leadership activities. Applicants must complete a FACTS financial aid application. 

State of Ohio Scholarship Opportunities

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  • Cleveland Scholarship Program

    Magnificat High School is a school provider for the Cleveland Scholarship Program. All students who reside in Cleveland are eligible to apply. The Cleveland Scholarship is funded by the Ohio Department of Education, and scholarship recipients receive $8,408 per year in tuition assistance for the high school of their choice. Both new and renewal applications for the 2024-2025 school year may be submitted starting February 1 2024. Click here for more information about the Cleveland Scholarship Program.

  • EdChoice Scholarship Program

    Magnificat High School is also a provider for the Traditional EdChoice Scholarship Program. The program provides students who attend designated, under-performing public schools in their resident district with the opportunity to attend participating private schools. 

    Students who reside in Lorain, Elyria, Maple Heights, Bedford, Warrensville Heights, Euclid, East Cleveland, Garfield Heights, and Richmond Heights may be eligible to apply. Click here for more information about the EdChoice Program.

    EdChoice Expansion Scholarship- NEW Eligibility for ALL Students
    Students who are not eligible for the Traditional EdChoice Scholarship, Jon Peterson, or Cleveland Scholarship may still be considered for the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship. Scholarships start at $841 and increase up to $8,408 on a sliding scale based on household income. Click here for more information. 

  • Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program

    Magnificat High School provides learning intervention services through the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program. Students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from their district of residence are eligible to apply year-round. The amount of each scholarship is based on the disability identified on the student’s IEP as categorized by the Ohio Department of Education. 50% of the scholarship money covers the cost of Intervention Services provided by Magnificat. The other 50% may be used for tuition assistance. Click here for more information about the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program.

Annual Tuition

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  • 2024-2025 Tuition: $19,100

    Payment Plan Options
    Monthly: 10 payments due each month (July-April)
    Quarterly: 4 payments due (July, October, January, April)
    Semi-Annual: 2 payments due (July & January)

Questions?

Questions regarding Magnificat High School Tuition, Financial Aid, and Scholarships? Contact Mrs. Susan Reighard, Director of Student Accounts, at sreighard@maghs.org or 440.331.1572 x225.
20770 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH 44116 | Phone: 440.331.1572 | Email: info@maghs.org
Magnificat High School, a girls' Catholic college-preparatory high school, founded and sponsored by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, educates young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.