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Freshman Applicant

Freshman Application Page
Welcome Future Monarchs! The Mater Dei Admissions Team is excited to guide you every step of the way as your family stars the admissions journey. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to apply. Freshman Applications for the 2026-2027 school-year will open September 2, 2025! *All dates, including Early Acceptance, Entrance Exam, and Registration, will be updated shortly!
 
To start the Freshman Application Process, please create an Admissions Account by clicking the button, below. 

Freshman Admissions Timeline

Fall Rally Shadow Day August 29, 2025
Admissions and Tuition Assistance Application Opens September 2, 2025
Fall Open House October 8, 2025
Prospective Parent Social  November 4, 2025
Early Acceptance & Tuition Assistance Deadline 
December 8, 2025
Registration Opens January 9, 2026
Early Tuition Assistance Notifications
January 9, 2026
Entrance Exam Opportunity #1 January 10, 2026
Winter Open House January 14, 2026
Entrance Exam Opportunity #2 February 21, 2026
Early Registration Period Ends March 31, 2026
Entrance Exam Opportunity #3 March 3, 2026
 

Early Acceptance

Early Acceptance provides a student the opportunity to be Accepted to Mater Dei High School early in their 8th Grade Year! Our Admissions Committee will review Early Acceptance candidates based on the criteria, below. These items need to be submitted to a student's Application Portal no later than 12/8/2025 in order to be considered for Early Acceptance. 
 

Early Acceptance Requirements:

  • Application Form
  • $80 Application Fee
  • Parent Letter
  • Student Letter
  • Teacher Recommendation
  • 7th Grade Unofficial Transcript
  • 8th Grade Progress Report (typically a quarter or trimester report)
 
*Application items such as 8th Grade Standardized Test Scores, Birth Certificate, Immunizations Records, and Catholic Baptismal Certificate (if applicable) need to be submitted for admission, but are not required for Early Acceptance. 

Tuition Assistance Information

Any family hoping to receive their Tuition Assistance notification on January 9, 2026 must have their Tuition Assistance application complete and verified by FACTS Tuition Management by December 8, 2025. Please click on the "Affording Mater Dei" block at the bottom of the page to start or continue your Tuition Assistance application. Tuition Assistance application completed and verified by FACTS after December 8, 2025 will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Tuition Assistance applications can take between 4-6 weeks to process. To start/continue your Tuition Assistance application, please click on the "Affording Mater Dei" box, below!

Visit Mater Dei

We strongly encourage interested students to visit campus via a Shadow Day, Tour, or Open House. We also have various social events for students and parents that we will post here as they become available! Social events are designed to help Future Monarchs and Parents get to know each other, campus, and speak with key staff members at Mater Dei. To visit Mater Dei, please Click Here, or use the buttons below.