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Contact us to learn more about McNicholas' curriculum, faith-based mission, student experience, athletics, and extracurricular offerings. 

• Shadow Day - Open to 8th graders and transfer students.
• Tour
• Phone call with an Admissions representative.

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To access the admission application, please click on “Apply Now” below to create a parent portal account. After creating an account and applying, you will be able to view your student's admission checklist and all requirements to complete the application.

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If you are applying to the SAIL Program, you must indicate your interest in this program on your application and submit a separate 3-part SAIL Application, which will populate on your parent portal admission checklist after applying to McNicholas.  

For questions about the application, please contact

McNicholas requires academic records from the current or prior school of all applicants. 

Please complete a Records Release Form to provide to your school. Download the form below and submit it to your student’s current school. Your school will send the records directly to McNicholas High School.

Release of RecordS FOR 8TH GRADE STUDEnTs    
Release of RecordS FOR TRANSFER STUDEnTs    

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati requires all 8th grade applicants to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT).  The HSPT will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026.  Registration begins after August 1.

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McNicholas Scholarships for Class of 2031

Scholarship applications for the class of 2031 will open September 1, 2026 and are due by November 16, 2026. Please check back for more information.

State of Ohio Scholarships

McNicholas High School accepts both EdChoice and Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarships funded by the state of Ohio. These are separate scholarship programs, and students are eligible to apply for one or the other. Students must reside in the state of Ohio to qualify.

All students enrolled at McNicholas are expected to apply for a state scholarship.

Please read below to learn more about your eligibility:

EdChoice

EdChoice Expansion Scholarships are based on a family’s adjusted gross income and are awarded to families who reside in any Ohio school district. There are two types of EdChoice Expansion scholarships:

1. For families with an adjusted gross income above 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, the scholarship amounts for high school students for the 2025-26 school year range from a minimum of $840 to the full award amount of $8,408.
    
2. For families with an adjusted gross income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, the scholarship will cover full tuition at McNicholas. Any fees are not covered by the scholarship.

You can use this CALCULATOR to estimate your EdChoice Expansion award amount for the 2026-27 school year.

More information on how to apply will be provided after enrollment at McNicholas.

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Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship OR Jon Peterson Special Needs Autism Scholarship

The Jon Peterson Special Needs (JPSN) Scholarship program through the Ohio Department of Education provides scholarships to students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from their district. To qualify, a student must have a current IEP from his or her district of residence and all parties, including the parent, must be in agreement with the IEP.

The scholarship typically covers the price of the SAIL Program and part of tuition.

For more information on the scholarship and award qualifications and amounts, please visit the Ohio Department Education’s website.

Financial Aid

McNicholas expects state scholarship funds (EdChoice or Jon Peterson) to be the first dollars applied towards a family’s need for tuition assistance as demonstrated through FACTS. McNicholas financial aid funds will be applied toward helping with demonstrated need that remains after the state of Ohio scholarship has been applied. Learn more about EdChoice and Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarships in the tab below.

Families in need of financial aid must apply every year; the aid amount may change from year-to-year based on the number of requests we receive and your current financial situation. Incoming families must have an application on file with the admissions office prior to applying for aid. 

To apply for financial assistance, please fill out an application via FACTS.

Due date for incoming freshmen: November 16, 2026. 

FACTS

For questions about financial aid, please contact