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Tuition & Fees

Padua Franciscan High School accepts the Cleveland Scholarship, EdChoice and EdChoice Expansion Scholarships, Jon Peterson Scholarship, and Autism Scholarship through the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce. All families qualify for one of these scholarships depending on certain factors. In order to receive Padua tuition assistance, all families must apply for one of the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce scholarships for the 2025-26 school year once applications are available (around March 2025). 

 

Cleveland Scholarship

The Cleveland Scholarship is available for students who reside in the City of Cleveland, and is $8,408.

If you live in the City of Cleveland and do not currently receive the voucher, we encourage you to apply by completing the Cleveland Scholarship Request Form and submitting it to: Padua Franciscan High School (Attn: Katie Gardner) 6740 State Road Parma, Ohio 44134, along with a current utility bill and a copy of your student’s birth certificate.

If you currently receive a voucher you must complete the Cleveland Scholarship Renewal Form and submit it to: Padua Franciscan High School (Attn: Katie Gardner) 6740 State Road Parma, Ohio 44134, along with a current utility bill and a copy of your student’s birth certificate.

Click here for more information on the Cleveland Scholarship Program.

 

EdChoice Expansion Scholarship

All students in the state of Ohio qualify for the EdChoice Expansion state scholarship, regardless of income. The EdChoice Expansion Scholarship amount ranges from $840 to $8,408. Incoming freshmen will apply for this scholarship after they are accepted. Please see the EdChoice Expansion page for more information.

 

Traditional EdChoice Scholarship

Padua is a provider of the Education Choice Scholarship (EdChoice) Program. Catholic, private, or public school students may be eligible for the EdChoice Scholarship of $8,408 per year. If your student currently receives the EdChoice Scholarship through their elementary school, they are eligible to renew it at Padua. Click here for more information or contact State Scholarship Coordinator Katie Gardner ’04 at 330.485.3332 or kgardner@paduafranciscan.com

Click here for the latest information and updated documents for EdChoice.

 

Jon Peterson Scholarship

This scholarship provides financial assistance to students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from their district of residence.

Click here for more information and the application.

 

Autism Scholarship

This scholarship provides financial assistance to students who have a medical diagnosis of Autism and have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from their district of residence. 

Click here for more information and the application.