Our Commitment
Preston High School is proud to continue offering financial aid to incoming first‑year students who demonstrate need. Applications are processed through FACTS Grant & Aid.
Financial aid applications must be submitted by December 31, 2026 for incoming first‑year students. Final awards depend on available funds and the number of families requesting aid.
Notifications are included in the January acceptance letter.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
- Create an Account
Visit FACTS Grant & Aid and create an account. The process is self‑guided, and you may save your progress to return later. - Application Fee
A $40 non‑refundable fee is required, payable by debit or credit card. - Upload Required Documents
Submit your most recent Form 1040 federal income tax return and W‑2(s). - Annual Renewal
Financial aid applications must be submitted each year you seek assistance. Once accepted by Preston, you can apply directly from your FACTS tuition account by clicking “Apply for Grant & Aid.”
Please refer to the “Frequently Asked Questions” on their website before calling Customer Service at 866‑441‑4637. Please do not call the school as we are unable to assist on their website.
Continuing Financial Aid Applications
Annual Renewal
Once accepted into Preston, families may continue to apply for financial aid each year. Applications must be submitted directly through your FACTS tuition account by clicking “Apply for Grant & Aid” on your landing page.
Completing an application takes an average of two hours.
Deadlines & Fees
2027–2028 Upperclasswomen: April 30, 2027
Application Fee: $40, payable directly to FACTS
Applications are not complete without required tax documents (Federal and State returns and W‑2 wage statements). If tuition is in arrears as of April 30, your application will not be considered.
Award Decisions
Financial aid awards cannot be determined in advance, as many individual factors and circumstances are considered. Final awards are contingent upon available funds and the number of applicants.
Any aid granted will be posted to your FACTS tuition account by the end of May, in time for the first tuition installment on June 1.
Combining Aid
Preston financial aid cannot be combined with other Preston‑awarded tuition discounts, except:
- Sibling discount
- Legacy discount
- Employee discount
- Early payment discount
It can be combined with external tuition assistance programs, including:
- Inner‑City Scholarship Fund *
- Columbus Citizens Foundation
- Excellence Community Schools
- Memorial scholarships
- Private assistance
*The Inner‑City Scholarship Fund provides needs‑based tuition assistance that must be renewed annually.
Inner‑City Scholarship Fund offers a variety of tuition assistance to help offset the cost of Catholic school tuition. Scholarship awards are needs‑based and must be renewed each year of high school. For further information, please visit their website.