Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program
Made possible through the contributions from Diocese of Arlington parishioners and the Rooted in Faith-Forward in Hope Capital Campaign Endowment.
Eligibility Criteria
- Students attending or accepted by a Diocese of Arlington Catholic school (K-12)
- Preschool and Pre-K students are not eligible.
- Not applicable to students of private Catholic schools associated with the Diocese and/or international students.
- Students who are Catholic and members of a parish in the Diocese of Arlington or military base parish.
- Families residing within the boundaries of the Diocese of Arlington and are registered and active members of a Diocesan parish or a military base parish.
Application Process
- Submit a financial aid assessment application and all supporting tax documentation by the due date.
- Applications will be completed electronically online at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin.aspx.
- Only one application is required per family.
- Remit a processing fee.
- Families seeking aid for students in BOTH ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL should follow the high school submission deadline
Due Dates
HIGH SCHOOLS - January 2024
Each diocesan high school has its own financial aid deadline. Families should verify the financial aid deadline with the high school(s) of their choice.
- 2022 W-2s and tax returns are required for early verification of financial aid applications for high school students.
- If 2022 W-2s and tax returns are not submitted by the financial aid deadline, then 2023 W-2s and tax returns must be submitted by March 13, 2024.
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOLS - March 13, 2024
- 2023 W-2s and tax returns must be submitted by March 13, 2024 for verification of financial aid applications for elementary and middle school students.
For More Information:
Tuition assistance awards: Awards are made for one academic year.
Award decisions: Please contact your school.
Questions regarding the process: Contact Bo Zamoyta ([email protected]), 703-841-2519.
Questions regarding the application: Contact FACTS Grant & Aid at 1-866-441-4637, or online.
Diocesan Scholarship Foundation
Funding for the Diocese of Arlington Scholarship Foundation is provided by individuals or businesses who receive a 65% tax credit for their donation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Family must complete a financial aid assessment to verify income level.
- Household income (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau) cannot exceed 300% of the federal poverty guidelines.
- For students with disabilities, the household income must be less than 400% of the federal poverty guidelines; student must have a verified IEP.
- Refer to the current 2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines Worksheet.
- Applicants must be new to the Diocese of Arlington school system and residents of Virginia.
- Applicants must be transferring from a public school, or from out of state, or enrolling in kindergarten or first grade.
- Or, recipient must have received this scholarship in a prior year.
Application Process
- Submit a financial aid assessment application and all prior year supporting tax documentation.
- Applications will be completed electronically online.
- Only one application is required per family.
- Remit a processing fee.
Diocesan Scholarship Foundation eligibility is verified by the local school and submitted to the Office of Catholic Schools for consideration. The amount awarded from this fund is limited by legislation and cannot exceed tuition cost; but can be supplemented by other tuition assistance funds. Schools will notify families of award decisions.
St. Beatrice Special Tuition Assistance
Through generous donors, this tuition assistance is available for single-parent households and families with multiple children in Diocesan schools.
Eligibility Criteria
- Single-parent household.
- Or, family with multiple children in Diocesan schools.
- Preschool and Pre-K students are not eligible.
- Students of private Catholic schools are not eligible.
- Students of schools outside the Diocese of Arlington are not eligible.
- Family must show financial need through the financial aid assessment.
Application Process
- Submit a financial aid assessment application and all supporting tax documentation.
- Applications will be completed electronically online.
- Only one application is required per family.
- Remit a processing fee.
St. Beatrice Special Tuition Assistance eligibility is verified by the school and sent to the Office of Catholic Schools for consideration. Award can be supplemented by other tuition assistance programs. Total awards from multiple tuition assistance sources may not exceed the student's calculated need amount as indicated by the financial aid assessment report. Schools will notify families of award decisions.