Our Whole-Student Tuition provides families with one price that covers the full experience of life at OCA, including tuition, transportation, athletics, leadership trips, retreats, and lunch, so that every student can participate fully in the life of our school.
Families will be responsible for the non-refundable application/registration fee (which will be applied to tuition) uniforms, and school supplies.
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2026-27 Tuition
Continuing Catholic Education Tuition
$10,466
Full Tution
$15,341
Continuing Catholic Education, announced in February 2020, offers a tuition tier for families who have committed to Catholic education for their child to attend a Catholic school consecutively since the start of 5th grade.
The LEARNS Act helps families afford an OCA education. ALL Arkansas K-12 students are eligible. The estimated funding per student for 2026-27 is $7,035. Applications are projected to open in February 2026.
ACE Scholarships, valued at $4,000 per year, are intended to provide added tuition assistance for families that meet income guidelines. Applications will open Feburary 2026.
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FINANCIAL AID
After LEARNS and ACE, Financial Aid can up cover to 100% of the remaining balance to attend OCA. Families are required to complete an annual application in FACTS.
Depending on your source of income, the following documents will be needed:
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Most recent Federal Tax Return
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Copies of W-2
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Support for household nontaxable income
FACTS charges a $45 application fee.
The priority deadline to apply for financial aid is December 19, 2025.
Awards will be released in January 2026.​
Subsequent awards will be offered as funds are available.
The Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 includes a provision for families to use 529 Account balances to pay for private school education. Under the tax bill, families will be able to withdraw up to $10,000 per year per child to pay for K-12 tuition. We encourage families to discuss the 529 plan strategy with their tax professional to see if there is a tax benefit for you.
529 Funds can be stacked with an EFA account.