Financial assistance for students attending a Catholic school is available depending upon the school’s location, participation in particular programs, and local resources. Eligibility for financial assistance is dependent upon a family’s demonstrated economic need.
Vision for the Future
Through the Diocese of Wilmington’s Education Trust Fund, Vision for the Future, tuition assistance is offered to children attending Catholic elementary and secondary schools whose parents struggle to afford the full cost of tuition. Each year beginning in September, tuition assistance application information is made available to interested families through the parish and diocesan elementary and high schools. Applications are submitted online to FACTS, an independent agent assigned to evaluate the financial need of those seeking assistance. Low- to middle-income families struggling with tuition expenses are encouraged to apply.
For more information about Vision for the Future and the application process, please contact the diocesan Development Office at (302) 573-3121 or email Fritzie Korthas, Assistant to the Director, at fkorthas@cdow.org.
ACE Scholarships
The mission of ACE Scholarships is to advance K-12 educational freedom, with a focus on securing financial support for families so they may access the quality education of their choice. The application for an ACE scholarship is completed online. Families of students in select Catholic schools in Delaware and Maryland are eligible to participate. Check with your school principal for school eligibility. More information and the application process may be found at www.acescholarships.org.
BOOST Scholarship Program
The Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Scholarship Program provides scholarship awards for some students who are eligible for the free or reduced–price school meals program to attend a participating nonpublic school. Families of students in Maryland schools are eligible to participate. More information and the application process may be found at www.marylandpublicschools.org/Pages/boost/index.aspx
Local School Support
Financial assistance may be available through the local school. Check with your school principal for eligibility and the application process.