Affording Serra

Catholic college preparatory education is a significant investment that can transform lives and yield positive, lifelong results. Each year, Serra High School awards approximately $3 million in tuition assistance and scholarships. We encourage all prospective families who feel that the cost of education may be a barrier to apply for tuition assistance.

Tuition Assistance

Tuition assistance is available to all families with demonstrated financial need. Serra uses TADS to process applications for tuition assistance.

Apply for tuition assistance 2024-25 School Year

tuition assistance appeal application

Programs & Partnerships

Serra is fortunate to have a number of programs and partnerships that help to make a Serra education affordable for our families. Each year, we award financial aid and academic achievement scholarships to more than 30 percent of our student body.

Saint Junípero Serra Scholars Award (renewal each year)

Saint Junípero Serra Scholars

Every year, Serra identifies a select group of incoming freshmen for their remarkable academic and co-curricular achievements. These exceptional Padres are acknowledged as Saint Junípero Serra Scholars. They receive a scholarship, which is renewable every year they attend Serra and meet the criteria established for the program. Students are identified by Serra’s Admissions Committee. Click here for more information.

Archdiocese Scholarship (Archdiocese of San Francisco) - $1,800

Archdiocese Scholarship

In addition to Serra’s Financial Aid program, the Archdiocese of San Francisco has set up a scholarship program. We encourage all financial aid applicants to apply.

The Clergy Recommendation Form is required in order to apply for the Archdiocese Scholarship, and it is part of the TADS application process. This form can be downloaded during completion of the TADS forms.

Irish Cultural Center of California - $750

Applications will be available in Spring 2025.
Qualifications include a submitted application, teacher recommendation and written essay (topic set by organization).
Finalists will be required to attend a short interview.
Eighth-graders are invited to apply and can receive $750 toward their high school tuition.
High School seniors also can apply and can receive $1,000 toward their college tuition.

Contact: Peggy Nevin – Scholarship Coordinator

Bay Scholars - $3,500 each year for four years

Bay Scholars enables low-income scholars to flourish at successful college preparatory Catholic high schools.

Applications will be available in October on the Bay Scholars website.

Applicants must submit a copy of the Federal tax return or current income documents
A principal’s recommendation form must be completed.
Applicants will be notified in mid March.

Contact: Caitlin Curran Kavanaugh

Elementary Schools – Eighth Grade Awards

Saint Paul High School Alumnae Association

Alumnae who wish to apply for Tuition Assistance should request an information packet by writing to:

SPHS Alumnae
Attention: Tuition Assistance Committee
221 Valley Street
San Francisco, CA 94131

Must include the following when requesting a packet:

1) Name of the child or grandchild

2) Name (married and maiden) and year of graduation of the Alumna(e) of SPHS

* Alumna(e) must be a dues paying member

* Scholarship information will be in the March edition of the Alumnae newsletter

Raising a family in the Bay Area is not easy. Many families need two incomes, and parents often have multiple jobs. An affordable plan was set up for our family, and we are extremely grateful. We have been given a gift, and we will cherish that gift every day. "

- Grateful parents of a Serra sophomore

Questions?

Please contact:

Mr. Arthur Rios
Financial Aid Manager

email
650.645.6404

Schedule an appointment.

The Ordonez shares their story about how Serra helped support their dreams of a Catholic college preparatory education.

Affording Serra Webinar 2023

Watch our affordability webinar to learn more about the options to help make a Serra education a reality for your family.

2024-2025 Tuition and Fees

Tuition: $28,200
Registration Fee: $1,050 (Grades 9-11)
Registration Fee: $1,150 (Grade 12)

Academic Resource Center
Supplemental Fee: $2,000

Parents currently have the option of choosing from one of three payment plans:

Yearly:	One payment due in July
Semester:	Two payments due in July and December
Monthly:	10 payments made each month: July through April*

*Families that choose the 2-pay or 10-pay plan must have the tuition payments automatically debited from their bank accounts. We do not accept credit cards for tuition payments.

Flexible Tuition Payment Plans:

We want to make a Serra education accessible. That is why we also offer flexible payment plans tailored to your family's needs. Just ask. We are here to help.