Tuition and Aid

Tuition and Aid 
CBA’s tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year are set by the Board of Trustees each February.  Below you will find current tuition rates, payment options, and information about financial aid. 

New Student Enrollment Fee
New students are required to submit a non-refundable enrollment fee of $550 ($500 applied toward tuition, $50 registration fee) along with a signed enrollment contract.

Scholarships and Sibling Policy
Scholarships and financial aid credits are applied evenly across your payment plan.   There is no sibling discount for families with more than one student enrolled at CBA.

Returned Payments
Returned checks or electronic bank payments (ACH) will be assessed with a $30 fee.  This charge is passed on to CBA by our payment processor and cannot be waived.

Late Fees
Overdue balances will be charged a $35 late fee after a 10-day grace period.

2026-2027 Tuition
7th and 8th Grades: $13,667
9th through 12th Grades: $14,108

CBA partners with Blackbaud Tuition Management to process tuition payments.  Families can choose from the following payment plans and methods.

Payment Plans

  •  Full payment for the academic year is due in July.
  • Quarterly payments are due in July, November, January, and April.
  • Ten monthly payments are due July through April

Payment Methods
1. Automatic Payment

  • Set up automatic withdrawals from your checking or savings account, or have payments charged to your credit card.  
  • Credit card payments are subject to a processing fee.  
  • You may choose a payment date of the 1st, 10th, 15th, or 25th of the month.

2. Online Payment

  •  Log in to Blackbaud Tuition Management to make a payment online.

 Payments are due by the 10th of the month.

3. Check or Cash

  • Make checks payable to “Christian Brothers Academy”
  • Mail or deliver to the school by the 10th of the month.

Financial Aid 
Financial aid is available and must be applied for each year.  Applications for the upcoming school year start in January.

  • Access Application:    https://studentfinancialaid.blackbaud.school
  •  Enterprise ID and Name:    00248 – Christian Brothers Academy
  • Application and Supporting Documents Due Date:    January 31,2027
  • Application Fee:   $55 for individuals and business owners

Merit Scholarships: For incoming 7th graders only
Entrance Exams are administered in November for a $30 fee. The top performers selected are awarded a Merit Scholarship and are notified by mail in late December prior to receiving the acceptance letter in January.  Once awarded, these scholarships are given each year of the student’s tenure at CBA. Family income levels do not impact the decision-making process.  The Merit Scholarships are based on test results, report cards and applications.

Perpetual Scholarship Program: For incoming 7th graders only
The CBA Perpetual Scholarship is sponsored by alumni, families and friends of CBA.  It is the intention of these donors to sponsor students who are academically qualified but may be financially unable to attend CBA. The amount of the award varies per scholarship. The scholarship remains with the students if they remain at CBA and are academically eligible.  These scholarships are awarded to incoming 7th grade families who exhibit financial need.          

  •  Please note that if you apply for a perpetual scholarship, you must also apply for 
      financial aid.

Application Requirements

  • The student must write a 100-word essay on how a CBA education will benefit them in their service to their school and community.
  • You must provide recommendations from both the principal and the teacher at the student’s elementary school.

Important Notes:
*If additional assistance or access to a computer is needed, please contact the CBA finance office: Anne Schell 315-446-5960 extension 1135


*Christian Brothers Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and scholarships.