Selective admission to Jesuit is based on previous academic performance, recommendations of teachers, principals, and/or church parish pastors, promise of future development, and the desire of the student to profit from the moral, spiritual, academic, and physical programs offered by the school. For students who qualify for admission, but whose families cannot afford the tuition, Jesuit has a financial assistance program. In the 2012–13 academic year, Jesuit provided families with more than $650,000 in tuition assistance, based on financial need only. Jesuit does not award academic or athletic scholarships. Tuition is near the lowest among private schools in the New Orleans area, $9,150 in 2017–2018. Fees are assessed for retreats ($6–$100, varies by grade), for computer class ($50), and for graduation ($100).