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St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School has provided North Bay and East Bay families with a quality, college preparatory education for over 150 years. In addition to a rigorous academic program, SPSV provides a slate of competitive athletic teams, creative visual and performing arts classes, a strong service-learning program, and additional student leadership and co-curricular opportunities.
We at SPSV want to provide these opportunities to all who are interested. We are also committed to keeping tuition affordable. We have partnered with educational resources and private entities to provide additional support to families in need of financial assistance.
SPSV 3-for-3 Enrollment Program & Tuition Assistance
The SPSV 3-for-3 Program is an exciting opportunity for prospective students and their families to save $300 off the $700 registration fee for the 2027-2028 school year. This program rewards families who actively participate in key enrollment events and complete specific steps.
Program Eligibility:
- Open to Class of 2031 applicants only.
- Applicants must be accepted to SPSV and complete registration by April 1, 2027, to claim the discount.
3-for-3 Program Requirements
To earn the $300 discount, families must complete three actions:
Open House Attendance
Attend our Open House on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1:00–3:30 PM to experience SPSV firsthand. Explore our campus and meet faculty, staff, alumni, student leaders, coaches, and current Bruins.
Campus tours are also available by appointment. Please email enrollment@spsv.org to schedule a visit.
Entrance Exam Participation
SPSV uses Renaissance STAR Testing, a shorter, adaptive assessment familiar to many students.
Key Dates:
- STAR Pre-Test: December 5, 2026, for students who are unfamiliar with STAR testing.
- Entrance Exam & Parent-Student Interview: January 23, 2027.
- Tree Lighting & Christmas Fair: December 3, 2026. Prospective and applicant families are invited to join the SPSV community for this special Christmas tradition.
All families complete an interview as part of the admissions process. A completed application automatically reserves your student's place for the entrance exam. Late applicants will be scheduled for a future makeup testing date.
Bruin Shadow Visit
Participate in a Bruin Shadow Visit between September 3, 2026, and January 31, 2027.
There is no better way to understand SPSV than to experience a day as a Bruin. Students attend classes, meet teachers and future classmates, experience our campus culture, and discover firsthand what makes the SPSV community special.
How the 3-for-3 Program Works
Complete all three admissions experiences:
- Complete all three required admissions experiences by April 1, 2027:
- Attend Open House
- Participate in a Bruin Shadow Visit
- Complete the Entrance Exam
- Be accepted to SPSV.
- Complete enrollment by April 15, 2027.
- Receive the $300 registration discount, reducing the registration fee from $700 to $400.
Tuition Assistance
SPSV is committed to making a quality Catholic, college-preparatory education accessible to families. Need-based tuition assistance of up to 50% of tuition may be available based on demonstrated financial need.
How to Apply
SPSV partners with FACTS to process tuition assistance applications.
Applications Open: October 1, 2026
Families complete the online FACTS application and upload all required financial documentation. FACTS reviews the information and provides SPSV with a financial need assessment.
Review Process
FACTS evaluates each application and recommends an award to SPSV. Our Tuition Assistance Committee then confidentially reviews the information and determines awards based on demonstrated financial need and available tuition assistance funds.
Our goal is to partner with families to make an SPSV education possible while minimizing financial strain.
Notification of Awards
Enrollment offers and tuition assistance notifications begin in February 2027.
Families are encouraged to complete their tuition assistance applications as early as possible. Incomplete or late applications may delay an award decision.
Access the FACTS Application Here
Need step-by-step assistance? Click here to download the instructions on how to access the application.
The Review Process
After you complete the application and FACTS receives all requested documents, they will contact you if they have questions. Then, they will evaluate your application and forward it to the SPSV with their recommendation. The tuition assistance committee respects applicants' confidentiality and does not share information with others.
Given the school’s tuition assistance budget, the committee decides on a case-by-case basis whether to award assistance and, if so, the award amount based on the recommendation received from FACTS. We work diligently to collaboratively find solutions that enable your students to attend our school while minimizing the financial strain on your family. We aim to create a partnership that ensures every deserving student can benefit from the transformative experience we offer.
Notification of Awards
St. Patrick St. Vincent Catholic High School will begin making enrollment offers and tuition assistance awards in February. (Late applications for tuition assistance may cause a delay in notifications.)
St. Patrick-St. Vincent Academic Excellence Scholarship, a prestigious award that recognizes and supports exceptional academic achievement.