Application and Enrollment Process

Apply Online

  • Our application process is completed online through FACTS.

    We are accepting applications for incoming 9th-11th grade students.

  • There is a non-refundable $50 application fee through January 31, 2025. The application fee will increase to $75 on February 1, 2025.

  • If you have any questions before applying or throughout the process, please contact our admissions team.

Placement Exam

  • All incoming students regardless of current grade level are required to take the Chesterton Placement Test based on the Classical Learning Test 8 (CLT8). This test will be used as a diagnostic tool to ensure students are placed in the appropriate section of each academic subject, and to help identify areas of academic strengths and opportunities for growth.

  • — Verbal reasoning skills

    — Grammar and writing skills

    — Quantitative reasoning skills

Family Interview

  • Each family will meet with the admissions team for a 20-30 minute interview. The purpose is to ensure that both the family and school are a good fit for one another. You will receive an invitation to schedule an interview after your application has been submitted via FACTS.

Admissions Decision

  • After the application, CLT placement test, family interview and all application materials have been reviewed by the admissions team, qualifying students will receive an acceptance letter.

Financial Aid

  • Families may apply for financial aid through FACTS starting in February. Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2025. Financial Aid awards will be given in April.

    NOTE: The FACTS Financial Aid System requires a separate login from the FACTS Admissions and Enrollment system.

  • There is a non-refundable $50 application fee for financial aid consideration.

Enrollment

  • After acceptance, students may enroll with Chesterton Academy of St. Benedict! This involves signing a tuition agreement, submitting a deposit, and agreement of our family handbook.

    New students will be invited to meet other students and families, staff, and teachers over the summer while preparing for the school year.

Step 1: Apply Online

Our application process is completed online through FACTS.

  • There is a non-refundable $50 application fee through January 31, 2025. The application fee will increase to $75 on February 1, 2025.

  • Applications for the 2025/26 school year submitted after February 1, 2025 will be considered on a rolling basis.

  • We are accepting applications for incoming 9th-11th grade students.

  • If you have any questions before applying or throughout the process, please contact our admissions team.

Step 2: Placement Exam

All incoming students regardless of current grade level are required to take the Chesterton Placement Test based on the Classical Learning Test 8 (CLT8). This test will be used as a diagnostic tool to ensure students are placed in the appropriate section of each academic subject, and to help identify areas of academic strengths and opportunities for growth.

The test covers the following:

  • Verbal reasoning skills

  • Grammar and writing skills

  • Quantitative reasoning skills

Test Dates

Once you have completed and submitted your application via FACTS, you will receive an email with additional instructions regarding your test date.

Students may take a Latin placement test if applicable.

NOTE: There is no additional charge for the placement tests.

Step 3: Family Interview

Each family will meet with the admissions team for a 20-30 minute interview. The purpose is to ensure that both the family and school are a good fit for one another. You will receive an invitation to schedule an interview in February after your application has been submitted via FACTS.

Step 4: Admissions Decision

After the application, CLT placement test, family interview and all application materials have been reviewed by the admissions team, qualifying students will receive an acceptance letter.

Step 5: Financial Aid

Families may apply for financial aid through FACTS. Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2025. Financial Aid awards will be given in April.

  • There is a non-refundable $50 application fee for financial aid consideration.

NOTE: The FACTS Financial Aid System requires a separate login from the FACTS Admissions and Enrollment system.

Step 6: Enrollment

After acceptance, students may enroll with Chesterton Academy of St. Benedict! This involves signing a tuition agreement, submitting a deposit, and agreement of our family handbook.

New students will be invited to meet other students and families, staff, and teachers over the summer while preparing for the school year.