Tuition & Affordability
As a Top 10 Private Pre-K Through 12 School in Minnesota, and among the top private Catholic schools nationally, Providence Academy remains remarkably competitive to comparable Twin Cities area schools.
2026-2027 School Year Tuition by Grade
Making Providence Possible
Providence partners with families to create clear, accessible pathways to enrollment.
Monthly payment plan
A flexible 10-month, interest-free plan allowing families to spread tuition across the year.
Multi-child tuition reduction
- 3rd & 4th child simultaneously enrolled
- 25% tuition reduction
- 5th child and beyond simultaneously enrolled
- 50% tuition reduction
Need-based tuition assistance
Meaningful tuition assistance for families demonstrating financial need.
For more information, contact Josh Anderson, Director of Advancement, at (763) 258-2531 or by .
Back to topFinancial Aid Application Process
If you are interested in Financial Aid consideration, we request that you submit your TADS application beginning November 1, 2026, for priority consideration. It is highly advised that you complete this step at the same time as applying for Admission. This will allow us to send you your potential aid package at the time of your student's admissions decision.
Any qualified student entering grades K-12 who desires to attend Providence Academy may complete an application, regardless of financial resources. The financial aid application process for Providence Academy is completed through TADS (Tuition Aid Data Service), a third-party organization that collects and audits financial information.
If applicants have parents living in separate households, both legal guardians must apply for financial assistance to qualify.
Begin your application for tuition assistance:
Providence Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
Back to topProvidence Academy Scholarships
Providence offers two scholarships for incoming 9th graders, the Our Lady of Divine Providence Scholarship and the Catholic School Partners Award. Learn more about each scholarship, including eligibility and application details, below.
Our Lady of Divine Providence Scholarship
Providence Academy invites incoming students to participate in an essay-based contest for the Our Lady of Divine Providence Scholarship. This scholarship is specifically for incoming Ninth graders for the 2027-28 school year. Scholarship competitors will compete for several renewable scholarships in various amounts. Deadline for submission is January 31, 2027.
- Grand Prize $15,000 renewable all four years, single award
- Second Prize $10,000 renewable all four years, single award
- Third Prize $5,000 renewable all four years, 2 awards
- Fourth Prize $2,500 renewable all four years, 2 awards
- Consolation $1,000 one-time scholarship, 5 awards
- Incoming 9th grade student
- Enroll at Providence Academy
- The Grand Prize and Second Prize may not be paired with The Catholic School Partners Award
Submit your application and essay
To learn more about this scholarship, contact the Dean of Admissions at (763) 258-2504 or by email. Students may receive a combination of need-based and merit-based financial aid. Receiving a merit or essay-based scholarship does not prevent a student's family from receiving additional need-based aid.
The Catholic School Partners Award
Continue your Catholic education at Providence Academy with an automatic, renewable $5,000 award
Providence Academy is proud to introduce the Catholic School Partners Award, a $5,000 renewable tuition award for 9th grade students coming from Twin Cities Catholic schools.
No application required. Simply apply for admission, and upon enrollment, the award is automatically applied to your student's tuition account for all four years.
This award celebrates the shared mission of Catholic education and supports families continuing their children's faith and learning journey at Providence Academy.
- Incoming 9th grade student
- Currently attending a Twin Cities Catholic school
- Enroll at Providence Academy
- This award may not be paired with the Grand Prize or Second Prize of the Our Lady of Divine Providence Scholarship
External Scholarship Opportunities
Providence Academy families may also qualify for external scholarships offered through respected Catholic education partners.
The Aim Higher Foundation Scholarship
The Aim Higher Scholarship provides a $1,000 annual award for K-8 students from families demonstrating financial need.
Once awarded, students continue to receive the scholarship every year through grade 8, as long as annual financial aid documentation continues to show need.
Learn more about eligibility and application details on the Aim Higher Foundation website.
The Catholic Services Appeal / Aim Higher Scholarship
The CSA/Aim Higher Scholarship is a $1,000 student-based scholarship awarded to five students in grades K-8 from families with financial need at each eligible Catholic school. The scholarship is awarded annually based upon demonstrated financial need.
Learn more about eligibility and application details on the Aim Higher Foundation website.
Schulze Early Learning Scholarship
The Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE), in partnership with the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, offers the Schulze Early Learning Scholarship to help middle-income families access high-quality Catholic preschool programs.
Awards range from $500 to $3,000 and are sent directly to the preschool to support tuition costs.
Learn more about eligibility and application guidelines on the Schulze Early Learning Scholarship website.
Getting to Providence
Discover how simple and seamless your journey to Providence can be.
You already know that a Providence education is possible for your family. Now explore the ways we make getting here just as easy. From convenient transportation options to resources that help your student thrive, Providence is committed to welcoming every family with support, care, and flexibility.
Transportation Options