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JCA Tuition Partnership Program

Catholic education has a long and rich history in Joliet and the surrounding communities of Plainfield, and Shorewood.

Since 1869, Joliet Catholic Academy, led by the Joliet Franciscan Sisters and Carmelites has provided faith formation and academic excellence for high school students. But an excellent Catholic education has always required a significant financial investment. And private education can be an expense that makes education difficult for some families to access.

At Joliet Catholic Academy, we are committed to granting access to as many families as possible. In fact, no student at JCA pays 100% of the cost of education.

How do we do this?

  1. Through the JCA endowment supported by our generous donor base on an annual level.
  2. Through merit based scholarship for Top Entrance Exam Scorers and Leadership Awards in the JCA Heritage Award Program.
  3. Through other supporting activities. Like our annual fundraisers including Jubilate.

So the cost of tuition has already been supplemented for every Joliet Catholic Academy student. Instead of passing on the full cost of education, families pay no more than 90% of the cost to educate. This commitment to providing an affordable education that is accessible to ALL Will County-area families is foundational to the mission of Joliet Catholic Academy. As a result of this continued commitment, the leadership of JCA is launching a new and exciting program that will help grant access to a high-quality Catholic education to more families. This new program is the JCA Tuition Partnership Program. 

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A Catholic education is an investment for a lifetime.

Think you can’t afford a quality Catholic education? Think again.

With the JCA Tuition Partnership Program an excellent Catholic education has never been more accessible.

We match your tuition rate to your family’s unique, financial position. So the tuition at Joliet Catholic Academy is not a one size fits all. It’s a range… A range that spans from about 25% to 50% of the full cost of this high-quality Catholic education. Families interested in the JCA Tuition Partnership Program simply submit a financial profile to a confidential third-party service online called FACTS. Based on a recommendation to our administration, your financial aid is confirmed. It’s as easy as that.

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