Tuition and Scholarships

Every CRJS student receives generous scholarships, making tuition affordable. Families pay between $40 to $250/month ($400 to $2,500/annually). The total cost of education is supplemented by the student’s Corporate Work Study earnings and the support of generous donors!

What does a Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle education actually cost?

The actual cost to educate a student at Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle is $36,757 per year. Families are asked to contribute only a modest portion of that cost, based on their financial circumstances, typically between $400 and $2,500 annually or between $40 and $250 per month.

Students earn a significant portion of the cost of their education through our Corporate Work Study Program. The remaining cost is covered by scholarships and financial aid funded by our generous donors. Their support ensures students can access a college-preparatory education regardless of their ability to pay.

Tuition Breakdown: What Covers the Cost of a CRJS Education?

The Corporate Work Study program places students in entry-level corporate jobs at area partner businesses and non-profit organizations, where they work 5 days each month, gaining professional work experience and developing life skills.

Families make an affordable “family contribution” toward tuition of $40 - $250 per month for 10 months ($400 - $2500 annually). We use Clarity to determine financial eligibility based on the information shared in the financial eligibility application, including assets, income, expenses, household size, and debts. All families must complete a financial determination application as part of the admission process. Every possible effort will be made to make a CRJS education affordable to those who qualify and wish to attend.Questions? Call 206-688-2108.

To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity application is mobile-friendly so that you can complete it from anywhere. You can also save your progress and return at any time. CRJS applicants do not have to pay the Clarity application fee; please email the admissions team at admissions@cristoreyseattle.org to request a waiver code.

Please remember to return to your dashboard after you submit your Clarity application, as CRJS requires you to upload additional tax documentation, including:

A copy of this year’s tax return (Form 1040)
Most recent W-2s for all jobs held by contributing adults in the household
Proof of other forms of income (if applicable)

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How is my family contribution determined?

CRJS uses a third-party service, Clarity, to determine eligibility and family contribution. All applicants are required to submit their family’s federal income tax return through the third-party provider. You are also required to submit your W-2 Form to verify your most recent annual income. If you do not file an income tax return or if you do not receive a Form W-2, please email the admissions team to discuss alternate forms of income documents that may be submitted.

Learn more about financial aid here.

When + how will I find out what our family contribution will be?

How do I know if I am financially eligible?

For admission to grade 9 or 10 for the 2026-27 school year, your family’s annual household income generally may not exceed the amount shown below in the first column for your household size. A limited number of students whose income exceeds the amount shown in the second column may also be admitted depending on circumstances.

Household Size	Maximum Annual Income	Maximum Annual Income Limited Admissions
2	$62,850	$96,950
3	$70,700	$109,050
4	$78,550	$121,150
5	$84,850	$130,850
6	$91,150	$140,055
7	$97,450	$150,520
8	$103,700	$159,950

At CRJS, we understand that the total income does not always capture a family’s “total story.” If your family’s income is above our limits, but you face hardships such as job loss, caring for relatives, remittances, health issues, or other challenges, please contact admissions@cristoreyseattle.org to discuss.

What does tuition include?

Are there any additional fees or costs?

Are tuition payment plans available?

Need help?

Most families can complete the financial aid application on Clarity in under 30 minutes. The application can be shared with any other private schools that also use Clarity. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools.

If you need help during the application process, in-app support is available through the “help” button at the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.

Please contact our team for additional support:
Flor Gonzalez (hablo español):
fgonzalez@cristoreyseattle.org
206-688-2108

Resources

While the application is easy to complete in one session, you can save your work at any time and return to it later. Be sure to click save and continue at the bottom of every page.

Quick Start:

Gather required documents and information before starting the application.
Sign and submit Form 4506c to give Clarity permission to pull your prior year tax returns - this means you won’t have to upload yourself!
Check the Document Requests panel on your portal to see what you will need to upload.
As you fill out the application, hover over or tap the i symbol to view helpful tips and explanations.

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