A McQuaid Jesuit education is a priceless investment in a young man’s future. McQuaid Jesuit is committed to making a Jesuit education accessible and affordable to qualified students who demonstrate financial need.
The Admissions Office is committed to guiding a family through the financial aid process, thus enabling their son to experience a McQuaid Jesuit education at an affordable cost.
Applying for Financial Aid
The inability to afford a McQuaid Jesuit education is often a concern among families. We hope the following facts alleviate those concerns and enable a family to take the next steps in determining “net” tuition, and thus affordability.
- We award approximately $3 million in financial aid annually.
- Forty-eight percent of our student body receives financial aid.
New students may apply for financial aid at any time. Families will be notified of their awards after academic acceptance into McQuaid Jesuit.
Financial aid is awarded for a period of one academic year. Therefore, families must apply for financial aid each year. Returning students must apply for financial aid by April 15, 2026.
- Complete the online form using information from your most recently filed tax return.
- Include any other additional information that you feel would be beneficial in assessing your family’s financial need/situation.
- Financial information is required of both parents whether the parents are married or unmarried.
- Please mail or upload copies of your most recently filed Federal (1040) tax return, employer issued W-2’s and supporting documents (Schedules A, C, SE, etc.), as appropriate.
- School ID#: 14107
The current tuition rate for the 2026-27 academic year is as follows.
2026-27
- Grades 6-11: $19,395 plus an additional $500 registration fee
- Grade 12: $19,845 plus as additional $500 registration fee
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PORTAL
Please contact Skye Bird, P ’24 financial aid coordinator, at 585-256-6153, at any time with questions.
Scholarships
McQuaid awards academic scholarships to both middle school and high school applicants based on Entrance Exam scores. To qualify, a student must take one of the Entrance Exams administered in November, December, January, or February. There are no separate or additional applications for these scholarships.
The 2026-27 Presidential Scholarship has been awarded to incoming 7th grader Vaughn Smith. Thank you to all who applied. We encourage all applicants to speak with an admissions representative regarding other financial aid opportunities!
The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to a select student entering grades 6 through 9 who currently attends a Rochester City School District or charter school. Applicants must be accepted to McQuaid Jesuit in order to be considered and must apply for and qualify for financial aid. As part of the application process, students are required to complete a personal reflection. If awarded, the Presidential Scholarship provides a full scholarship covering tuition for the student’s entire McQuaid Jesuit experience.
*To qualify students must have applied for financial aid, submitted a personal reflection, and have been accepted.
The Brothers Scholarship supports families with multiple sons enrolled at McQuaid Jesuit by helping reduce the financial burden of tuition. Families with two enrolled sons and a household income under $200,000 are eligible to receive a $10,000 annual tuition scholarship. An additional $5,000 scholarship is awarded for each additional enrolled sibling beyond two. To be considered, families must apply for financial aid.
*Our goal is to ensure support is distributed as equitably and responsibly as possible across our community. If your family is already receiving $10,000 or more in tuition assistance through financial aid, this sibling scholarship will not be added on top of that existing award.
Saint Francis Xavier (Xavier) Scholarships are awarded to the top 10 prospective student scorers on the middle school Entrance Exam. If awarded, the student will receive a $500 scholarship for each of his years in the middle school, and therefore, can receive a maximum of $1,500.
Saint Ignatius Loyola (Loyola) Scholarships are awarded to the top 5 prospective student scorers on the high school Entrance Exam. If awarded, the student will receive a $1,000 scholarship for each of his years in the high school, and therefore, can receive a maximum of $4,000.
An additional five Loyola scholarships are awarded to current McQuaid eighth graders who sit for the high school Entrance Exam (optional) scheduled on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
For more information on the scholarship program, please contact Cory Parker ’13, Director of Enrollment Management.
*Scholarships effective for the 2025-26 Academic Year.
Questions
For questions about our financial aid process, contact Skye Bird P ‘25, financial aid coordinator, at 585-256-6153.