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Bishop O'Dowd High School scholarships and financial aid

For 2026–27, Bishop O'Dowd High School publishes financial-aid information and need-based aid programs. Here is what the school publishes, what it does not publish, and the deadlines families should track.

2026–27 cost at a glance

Tuition
$28,380
Enrollment deposit
$1,100 non-refundable
Published total
$29,480 before additional expenses
Students receiving aid
30%
Incoming aid deadline
January 14, 2027 (applications open November 1, 2026) for the 2026–27 cycle

Presidential Scholarship Award

Awarded during the admissions process to students with exemplary academics and a strong commitment to the community.

No published HSPT cutoff: Bishop O'Dowd High School requires incoming ninth-grade applicants to take the HSPT, but the current scholarship information does not state a qualifying score, percentile, award amount, or renewal formula. Families should ask admissions directly rather than relying on an unofficial threshold.

Financial aid programs and deadlines

FACTS financial aid (incoming 9th grade + transfer)Deadline: January 14, 2027 (applications open November 1, 2026). FACTS application and required documentation; an admissions application is also required. Financial-aid questions: nmackinnon@bishopodowd.org. Source
FACTS financial aid (returning students)Deadline: Not separately published. The tuition page lists one window: open November 1, 2026, deadline January 14, 2027.. The current tuition page does not list a separate returning-student date. Source

Financial-aid paths

School financial aidNeed-based aid uses the FACTS financial aid application. An admissions application is also required.
FACEEligible families can select FACE in the FACTS application; the school says no separate FACE application is required.
Bay ScholarsEligible families apply separately through Bay Scholars.

What to do next

  1. Submit the admissions application and the FACTS application on separate timelines.
  2. Track the published 2026–27 deadline (January 14, 2027 (applications open November 1, 2026)) and gather tax documents before applying.
  3. Ask whether merit awards have an unpublished HSPT consideration, award amount, and renewal conditions.
  4. Confirm the next cycle’s dates directly with the school.

Common questions

How much is Bishop O'Dowd High School tuition for 2026–27?

Published tuition is $28,380, plus a non-refundable $1,100 enrollment deposit. That is $29,480 before books, technology, optional activities, and other expenses described by the school.

How do families apply for Bishop O'Dowd High School financial aid?

Families submit the FACTS financial aid application by the published deadline (January 14, 2027 (applications open November 1, 2026)). Details on each program are below.

When is the Bishop O'Dowd High School financial-aid deadline for 2026–27?

The published 2026–27 deadline is January 14, 2027 (applications open November 1, 2026). Confirm the current cycle directly with the school.

Sources

Last reviewed 2026-10-17. School policies and deadlines can change; verify the next application cycle directly with Bishop O'Dowd High School.

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