2025-2026 DIOCESAN TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

What is the program?

The Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program provides financial assistance to families in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Arlington through funding from diocesan parishes as well as the Rooted in Faith~Forward in Hope Capital Campaign Endowment. It is open to all qualified students whose parents might not otherwise be able to pay the full cost of tuition.

Who is eligible?

  • Students attending or accepted by a Diocese of Arlington Catholic School (Preschool students, international students, and students at private Catholic schools associated with the diocese are not eligible)
  • Students who are Catholic and members of a parish in the Diocese of Arlington or military base parish
  • Families who reside within the boundaries of the Diocese of Arlington and are registered and active members of a diocesan parish or a military base parish
  • Families must demonstrate financial need and financial aid applications must be complete with all required tax documents

How do I apply?

Submit a FACTS financial aid application and all supporting tax documentation by the due date. Only one application and processing fee is required per family. Application is available at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin.aspx

Due Dates

March 12, 2025 Elementary/middle school students
2024 Year of tax forms required

 

January 10, 2025 High school students
2023 Year of tax forms required if submitted by the due date
2024 Year of tax forms required if submitted after the due date

 
Families applying for financial aid for both high school and elementary/middle school students will need to submit BOTH 2023 and 2024 tax forms.

Awards

Awards are made for one academic year only and are based on each family’s demonstrated financial need. Individual schools determine the amount and the distribution of all awards for each academic year. Schools will contact families when award decisions have been made and will credit awards to the tuition accounts of approved families.

Over $4,000,000 awarded in 2024

For more information
https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/catholic-schools/our-schools/tuition-assistance