Apply for the 2022-2023 or 2023-2024 School Year!
Explore The Award-Winning Nest Preschool at our upcoming event series, Toddler Time!
Looking for a place to call home for your 2-5 year old for the fall of 2023? See firsthand why The Nest Preschool has been voted THE BEST in town for the third year in a row at our upcoming event series, Toddler Time!
Join our early childhood educators on a Saturday morning, where we’ll have stations of play, exploration, classroom tours, and FUN for you and your child. The event will take place on Jan. 7 at Holy Spirit Catholic School, February 11 at St. Pius X School, and March 11 and St. Francis of Assisi School.
Apply for the 2023-2024 School Year by. Feb. 1!
We are currently accepting applications for new students for the 2023-2024 school year in all grades, early preschool (age 2) - grade 12! At Rochester Catholic Schools, you will discover faith-filled classrooms, a rigorous curriculum, supportive learning environment, and family-like community.
Don’t wait - submit your application today!
Priority application and tuition assistance deadline is Feb. 1.
If you have any questions, please contact us at admissions@rcsmn.org or 507-424-1817. We are happy to help!
We look forward to connecting with you soon!
Application for Admissions and Financial Assistance Information
RCS welcomes your family to apply for admission at any time of year. Our simple, online application and daily reviewal process allows our new applicants to learn their status of admission in a timely manner.
Simple Application Process: RCS has a simple, online application process. To apply for admission to one of our schools, complete the Application Form. RCS does not assess families an application fee for admissions. Our Admissions Team will review your application, verify academic records from previous school(s), and contact you regarding the status of your application. Once a student is accepted, a welcome email will be sent to families and you are on your way to becoming an RCS Eagle!
Financial Assistance for 2022-2023: Families requesting financial assistance for 2022-2023 are asked to complete an application with Financial Aid Independent Review (FAIR). The priority deadline for financial aid, grants, and scholarships was February 4, 2022. Applications may still be submitted after this date, but there may be limited available funding for assistance. A $33 non-refundable fee, payable to FAIR, is assessed upon submitting your financial aid application.
Financial Assistance for 2023-2024: Families requesting financial assistance for 2023-2024 will be able to submit their application with Blackbaud Financial Aid beginning on December 1. The priority deadline for financial assistance is February 1, 2023. Applications may still be submitted after this date, but there may be limited available funding for assistance. A $35 non-refundable fee, payable to Blackbaud Financial Aid, is assessed upon submitting your financial aid application.
If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Team at admissions@rcsmn.org or (507) 424-1817.
It's RCS Day of Giving!
Help us reach or exceed our goal of $50,000, and support essential programs and initiatives by donating to any of our five amazing schools!
Give online at https://bit.ly/3HkB698 any time between now and Jan. 31 at 11:59 p.m. or make a gift in the car line, school office, or RCS Central Office, and pick up an RCS eagle keychain!
Thank you for supporting RCS!