Tuition & Payment Plans Admissions

Tuition & Payment Plans

Catholic Education An Investment in the Future The tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $15,800. The total cost to educate a student is $18,000, with the difference offset by the Clarke Scholarship, an award granted to all admitted students.  A $300 non-refundable registration fee is required to reserve your child’s place in the freshman class. Registration fee for transfer students is $150.  Families must submit payment with their online enrollment. The $500 enrollment deposit is due May 1, is non-refundable and will be applied to tuition for the academic year.ANNUAL PLAN Full payment due in July. TWO PAYMENT PLAN Two equal payments due July and December. MONTHLY PLAN Eleven equal payments for freshmen, sophomores and juniors due each month, July through May. Ten equal payments for seniors due each month, July through April. All payments are due no later than the 25th of the month. Above listed payment amounts do not include incidental charges, which may be added to your Blackbaud Tuition Management account.You are the owner of your tuition payment plan and are able to self-manage, view balances, change payment methods and view payment history of the account on your own. If you need assistance, the number for…
David Terry
August 22, 2023
Financial Aid & Scholarships Admissions

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Catholic Education An Investment in the Future De La Salle Institute Chicago's Catholic High School Where Great Futures Begin Faith, Service and Community are key tenets of a Lasallian education and are representative of the letters that follow the name of a Christian Brother - F.S.C. - meaning Fratres Scholarum Christianarum. The De La Salle Brothers are a Catholic religious teaching congregation, founded in France by Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, the patron saint of teachers. Today, Saint de La Salle's educational movement spans the globe. We use the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment (FACTS) to determine financial aid eligibility. The window for submitting completed financial aid applications opened on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Families MUST apply online.  Families seeking financial assistance must fill out the FACTS Application if they wish to be considered for financial aid from us or any of our partner scholarship organizations. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid or scholarships from De La Salle and over $2.7 million in aid was awarded to our students for the 2026-2027 school year! Below are scholarship opportunities available to incoming De La Salle Institute freshmen to advance Lasallian education and its core values of Faith, Service and Community. St.…
Chris Oddo
September 22, 2021
Experience De La Salle Institute Admissions

Experience De La Salle Institute

Experience De La Salle Since 1889, De La Salle’s location in Chicago’s South Loop/Bronzeville neighborhoods makes it a place for students to learn with neighbors they otherwise may never have met. Our school reflects the diversity of Chicago within its walls, a second home for students from across 70 different zip codes and 200 grade schools. We value diversity as part of our Lasallian mission. Whether students are engaged in classes, catching up with peers in the courtyard after school, or competing in intense games and heated matches, you can experience De La Salle’s commitment to inclusion and celebration of its diversity. De La Salle is a family. Period. But we’re not just any family; ours stretches around the world. We’re connected to an expansive network of Lasallian schools stretching over 80 different countries. That’s a lot of people dedicated to faith, service, community, and social justice - the heart of our mission. Our commitment to student success means you’ll notice innovative programs and flexible student schedules that both honor high expectations and reflect the needs of each student to have fun. You’ll experience a zest for forward momentum - all while honoring time-honored traditions. You’ll meet De La Salle’s…
Chris Oddo
September 22, 2021
Admissions Uncategorized

Admissions

At De La Salle, students are part of a family that aims to develop every young person for greatness. Through spiritual, academic, social, and athletic development, our students become life-long learners in the Lasallian tradition while making lasting friendships. Our faculty are professionally-trained and dedicated to our Lasallian values.They mentor and encourage young Meteors to become their best selves in mind, body, and spirit. Upon graduation, our students are ready to conquer life's challenges and embrace all of the opportunities before them. The skills our students learn at De La Salle will remain with them for a lifetime. Our Lasallian network grows with each graduating class. Notably, De La Salle Institute is part of a worldwide network of Lasallian schools with schools throughout the United States and on nearly every continent. These relationships provide for rich cultural, educational and service opportunities for our students and educators.There are many ways to get to know us: attend our open house, tour our campus, or be a Meteor for a Day by shadowing a current student. Submit an online information request so we can get your De La Salle experience started. A Lasallian Education Centers on Catholic values and personal relationships Emphasizes academic…
Chris Oddo
September 22, 2021