Tuition Information

The Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the Prince of Peace Catholic Schools Commission establish yearly tuition levels. The Archdiocese and the Commission have the charge of establishing school tuition, parish investments in support of the schools, and teacher salaries.

Tuition rates for the 2026-2027 school years are listed below:

2026-27 Online Registration

Pay Registration online.

Estimated School Choice Voucher Covers up to $6,543.86 (Madison School District) 

There is a non-refundable $100.00 registration fee once yearly per student.

Membership in a Catholic parish is the decision of the pastor of each parish.

*A $100 discount is given to the family if all tuition is paid in full by July 1st, 2026. (Does not apply to school choice vouchers)

PAYMENT PLANS

Please note: The above payment plans must have payment or contact the Business Office by June 1, 2026. At this time, all payment plans and paperwork must have been turned in. Please contact Business Manager, Marty McClure, at 812-273-5835, ext. 247, to arrange for FACTS. If a payment is returned due to insufficient funds in your account, a $60 fee will be charged.

Financing Your Child’s Education

Scholarships

Spring Scholarships are merit-based for current and returning students.

2026-2027 

School Choice Voucher 
Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program is commonly referred to as the voucher program. Student Eligibility:
Effective 2026-2027, the following requirements must be satisfied to qualify for a Choice Scholarship award:

Requirements: Students must have legal settlement in Indiana, be aged 5–22 by Oct 1, and be enrolled in a participating school. What does this mean?  This year is just proof of Indiana residence. The easiest form is the Indiana diver’s license from one of the parents/guardians.
Documents Sufficient: Bank statements within the last 90 days, Credit card bills within the last 90 days, Current lease agreements, Mortgage, Voter registration, USPS change of address confirmation, Current homeowners, renters, auto, or health insurance
 
Insufficient: Signed statement from parents confirming residency, print-out from the school’s SIS or student management system

Multi-Child Scholarship
Available for any incoming 7-12th grade Shawe Memorial Student.
They must have a sibling attend Prince of Peace Catholic Schools, PreK-12th.
Must owe over and above all other scholarships.

Staff Scholarship
Available to all students of staff members Pre K-12th.
Join our staff to find out more details.

Parish Subsidy Scholarship
Available for any incoming K-6th grade Pope John XXIII Elementary Student.
Must owe over and above all other scholarships and vouchers.

Kentucky Residence Scholarship
Available to any student who has a primary residence in Kentucky, who would not qualify for the school choice voucher.
The scholarship is limited to funds available per year.
Tuition Assistance Forms are available at the Business Office.

Tuition Assistance Scholarship
Available for any incoming K-12th-grade Prince of Peace Student.
They must owe after any other scholarships and vouchers have been awarded.
Tuition Assistance Forms are available at the Business Office.
Scholarship works with the SGO and is limited to funds available per year.

*All Scholarships are subject to Funds Availability and Student Qualifications. The need-based tuition assistance scholarships and the Indiana Choice Scholarship Voucher program are the two most common forms of tuition assistance at Prince of Peace Catholic Schools. To learn more about the Scholarships or Indiana School Choice Voucher program contact President Phil Kahn at 812-273-5835 ext. 245  for more information. 

Tuition assistance is not available for Pope John Preschool, as it is not a mandatory education level.

If you have any questions, please contact the Prince of Peace Catholic Schools Business Office at 812-273-5835 ext. 245 or 247.