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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 took place on Saturday, November 22, 2025.  Please contact the admissions office with questions about HSPT options after November 22.

McNicholas Scholarships for Class of 2030

Scholarship applications for the class of 2030 are now closed.

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.

Learn more about EdChoice

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. 

FACTS

For questions about financial aid, please contact

Once you have received your acceptance packet via email, please read all documents included. To view select documents digitally, please click below:

• Anticipated Financial Commitment - Available by accessing your online Enrollment Contract through your parent portal account.
• Tuition, Fees, Discounts, and Payment Plan Information     

• EdChoice anticipated award income table and calculator

Log in to your parent portal to access your Enrollment Contract, view your anticipated financial commitment, pay the required deposit, and select your tuition payment plan for next year.

Parent portal

Use the same login credentials you created to apply. If you have any difficulty logging in, please contact admissions@mcnhs.org.

• Access your Enrollment Checklist:
  • Once you have logged into your parent portal, click on your Enrollment Checklist and under “Contract” click on “Complete Form”.  You will have the option to “save and return later”. 
• Complete your Enrollment Contract and submit.
• Complete FACTS Tuition Management:
  • Return to your checklist and click on the “Go to FACTS Tuition Management” blue button to be directed to FACTS, where you will select your payment plan preference and pay the required deposit. This is the only payment required at this time. All families must create a FACTS account to complete enrollment.
• Upload your birth certificate if required:
  • If “Birth Certificate” is marked as incomplete on the checklist in your portal, this means a copy of it was not included with your school records. Please upload a copy to the parent portal or email to admissions@mcnhs.org. 
• Once your checklist shows 100% complete, you are officially enrolled as McNicholas Rocket!

State Scholarships:  McNicholas will assist you in apply for a new or renewal application for EdChoice and/or Jon Peterson state scholarships after your enrollment is completed. 

Meet one-on-one with a McNicholas teacher or counselor to plan your class schedule for the upcoming school year. Bring at least one parent or guardian with you to your appointment. 

Students enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year will schedule classes in February 2026.

Parent Portal

All returning students must access FACTS Tuition Management to choose a payment plan and set up a payment method for 2026-27.

After your student's contract is completed, return to your checklist and click on the “Go to FACTS Tuition Management” blue button to be directed to FACTS, where you will select your payment plan preference and pay the required deposit. This is the only payment required at this time. 

Please note: The payment plan selected must be the same for all siblings.

After completing Step 3 in FACTS, return to your checklist in the Parent Portal. It should say "0 Items left" and "Your enrollment process is complete." If so, then your student is officially enrolled for the 2026-27 school year!

*Please note: schedules will only be issued to students with completed enrollment contracts and paid deposit and registration fees. 

As part of our commitment to customized learning, McNicholas offers a wide variety of programs and pathways for students. To help you and your student to plan for 2026-27 in an informed and intentional way, we are providing the following resources as a guide. As you explore the options and make choices for 2026-27 and beyond, please do not hesitate to reach out to our counselors for support.

McNicholas counselors will be meeting with students to offer information and guidance for course selection for the 2026-27 school year. Students have received a course scheduling form to complete; please work with your student to make intentional choices!

Course Offerings and Directories

The Course Directory contains important considerations and policies for selecting courses for 2026-27, as well as information about new courses and electives. The Course Offerings document is an overview list of all McNicholas courses. For detailed descriptions and prerequisites for each course, consult the Course Directory.

Course Offerings

Course DIRECTORY

College Credit Plus

College Credit Plus (CCP) is a dual enrollment program that allows students the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time at little or no cost.  Courses are offered at McNicholas, online, and on the college campus. Details about CCP can be found in the Curriculum Guide or you can contact school counselor Margaret Vonderhaar.

For questions about course scheduling, please contact

All students enrolled at McNicholas are expected to apply for a state-funded scholarship for the 2026-27 school year.

EdChoice Scholarships
 

EdChoice applications are due February 28, 2025.

• If you received an EdChoice Scholarship for the 2024-25 school year, use this EdChoice Scholarship Renewal Form to renew your scholarship for 2025-26. If your adjusted gross income is above 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, you do not need to complete the income verification process, but you will need to show proof of residence.
   
• If you did not receive an EdChoice Scholarship for the 2024-25 school year, use this EdChoice Scholarship Request Form to apply. You will need to complete the income verification process (for Expansion only, not Traditional) as well as show proof of residence.

Learn more about EdChoice

All EdChoice renewal and new applications must be emailed to edchoice@mcnhs.org, as well as a copy of a current utility bill showing proof of residency. McNicholas will process the applications and forward to the state of Ohio.

Questions about EdChoice? Please email Kathy Bryll at edchoice@mcnhs.org or call 513-231-3500 x5178.

Jon Peterson Special Needs 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 amount of each scholarship is based on the disability identified on the student’s Evaluation Teacher Report (ETR). 

The scholarship typically covers the cost of the SAIL Program.

Use this Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Application to apply for or renew a JSPN Scholarship for 2025-26. 

JSPN applications are due to McNicholas by February 28, 2025.

For questions about Jon Peterson, please contact

PLEASE NOTE

• 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.
• Awards are applied to tuition only. Fees cannot be covered by EdChoice Scholarships. The Jon Peterson Scholarship can be applied to the SAIL Program fee.
• Awards are contingent upon the parent/guardian completing the state scholarship application and income verification.
• Families are required to apply/renew for this state funded program each year and eligibility is based on current state legislation.

Thanks to the generosity of donors, McNicholas High School is able to offer numerous scholarships for current students. Please refer to the Scholarship Guide for eligibility, criteria, and award amounts for each scholarship.

• All scholarships are one-time grants for the 2025-26 school year and are non-renewable.
• Students are permitted to apply for multiple scholarships.
• All scholarships require two teacher recommendations and either a personal statement or essay. Students must also verbally request a recommendation from the teachers listed on the application.
• A scholarship selection committee will review entries and select the recipients.
• Recipients will be announced during the Academic Awards Ceremony in May.

The deadline to submit an application is February 27, 2025.

For questions about McNicholas Scholarships, please contact