Tuition and Financial Aid
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​The tuition for the 2025-2026 school year is $9,275, plus an annual $150 academic materials fee per student. There is also an annual enrollment/reenrollment fee of $250 per student.
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​Families receive a 2% discount if tuition is paid in full prior to July 15.
There is a multi-child discount of $500 for the second and each additional child.
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​There is one standard tuition rate for all families (Catholic and non-Catholic). All tuition payments are made via FACTS. In the fall of each year, we have one 50/50 raffle fundraiser in which participation is required by all families.
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Financial Aid​
For those who are interested in financial assistance, the following steps, in this order, will be required to be followed by all those applying for financial assistance:
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1. Submit application for NH Education Freedom Accounts (through the NH Children's Scholarship Fund).
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In 2021, the State of New Hampshire created the new Education Freedom Account (EFA) program to help expand educational opportunities for New Hampshire children. Eligible New Hampshire families earning up to 350% of the poverty line can direct part of their child’s state education funding to pay for tuition at the school of their choice (including Mercy Academy), tutoring, online learning programs, educational supplies, internet connectivity, and other educational expenses. Applications (managed by the NH Children's Scholarship Fund) are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis. The typical grant amount received is approximately $3,700. CLICK HERE for details and to apply.
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2. Submit application for NH Education Tax Credit Scholarship (managed by the NH Children's Scholarship Fund) for students entering Kindergarten or Grade 1, or new students in grades 2-12 transferring from a public school. CLICK HERE for details and to apply.
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3. The Diocese of Manchester has scholarships available to families. The new La Cerva Scholarship is now open for applicants. Established by Ella Sue and Salvatore La Cerva in 1993 in collaboration with then-Bishop Leo O’Neil, the scholarship fund enables a Catholic education for students entering grades 6-12. Scholarship awards may cover up to 75% of a yearly Catholic school tuition in Diocesan or parochial (parish) schools in New Hampshire. Awards are based on demonstrated financial need and additional criteria. Applications will be accepted until May 1. CLICK HERE for the La Cerva Scholarship Fund Application.
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CLICK here for the application for the Bishop Christian Scholarship. The deadline is April 25. Awards will be for the 2025-26 school year and will be sent directly to the school. Decisions will be announced in May.
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4. Parish of the Holy Spirit families may apply for tuition assistance from the Parish. CLICK HERE for the letter with details and the application. If you have questions, please contact the Parish Office directly at 603-352-3525 or holyspirit.peace@gmail.com. The deadline May 15. For Catholic families who are members of other parishes in the Monadnock region, you are strongly encouraged to contact your parish directly to inquire about possible financial assistance.
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5. Submit the FACTS Financial Aid application to be eligible for need-based Lamothe Adopt-a-Student Fund, the Nielsen Scholarship Fund, and the Winnie Morenz Scholarship. CLICK HERE to apply.
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​​​Financial assistance for Mercy Academy families comes from the Monsignor Daniel O. Lamothe Adopt-A-Student Fund. As a graduate of St. Joseph Regional School, Monsignor Dan was a strong supporter of Catholic education throughout his life. In his honor, this fund was established to provide much needed tuition assistance to families with children attending St. Joe's and Mercy Academy.
The John J. Nielsen Scholarship is given to Catholic students within the Parish of the Holy Spirit who exhibit Mr. Nielsen's desire to spread the faith through education and to ensure that no student is excluded from Catholic education for financial reasons. This scholarship assists three families each year to overcome financial concerns to have their children attend St. Joseph Regional School or Our Lady of Mercy Academy. Three students in either elementary, middle or high school receive a Nielsen scholarship each year. We are honored to have the trust of the Nielsen family, grateful for their continued commitment to our students, and proud to honor Mr. Nielsen's wishes.
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The Winnie Morenz Scholarship, setup by her husband Ed Morenz, honors Dr. Winifred “Winnie” Morenz, who passed away in 2017. Winnie was an active member of the Parish of the Holy Spirit, serving as both a lector and Eucharistic Minister. Winnie touched countless lives in the Keene community through her veterinary practice. All three of Winnie and Ed's children attended St. Joseph Regional School. The new scholarship fund continues the legacy of Winnie’s positive, giving spirit to help families who may not be able to send their children to Our Lady of Mercy Academy.
Our Lady of Mercy Academy admits students of any gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
