Providence St. Mel is a private, independent institution that does not receive financial assistance from any state or federal agency. We offer a rigorous college preparatory opportunity at a small fraction of the education cost per student. All students receive considerable financial assistance at PSM, as the average cost to educate per student at PSM exceeds $19,000. This cost is underwritten by donor, corporate, and foundation support.

Providence St. Mel grants generous financial aid to assist with the tuition for families. We must fundraise more than $6 million per year to underwrite the balance of your child’s tuition. We are here to support your child’s well-being through education. We are confident that when a student graduates from PSM, he or she will have the academic ability, self-discipline, and foundation to succeed in college and compete in today’s global community!

Funds are granted to a student based on the family’s needs and ability to pay.  Providence St. Mel uses an independent, third party service that gives summary information about your finances and obligations.  Students/families receiving need-based aid must provide documentation of family income, assets and liabilities, and projections for the following year, and may include special circumstances.  The information from the application is calculated into a formula that generates specific need calculations for that family. Based on this information, PSM finalizes an award, if you qualify. The funding does not come from the 3rd party service, but directly from Providence St. Mel School.