A faithful education for your family

Through the new Education Freedom Tax Credit, and the significant number of private school scholarships it can provide funding for, we look to make private Catholic schools more accessible than ever before.

Anyone can donate up to $1700

That contribution can be made to CEF to be sent to your school of choice, after which the donor (if eligible) can be reimbursed dollar-for-dollar on their tax return.

APPLICATIONS open in 2027

Applying to receive applications will be simple and straightforward.

~90% of families qualify

Families earning up to 300% of the area's median income will be eligible.

How Federal Tax Credit Scholarships Work

Who Qualifies?

Students from households earning up to 300% of area median income

Students enrolled in—or eligible to enroll in—a private or public school (you do not have to live in the state in which the school is located)

What Your Scholarship Can Do

Cover tuition and fees for the school that fits your child best

Pay for extra support like tutoring or therapies

Help with learning tools and technology to keep your child on track

Your Choice Matters

Use your scholarship for a Catholic school and resources that best equip your child for success

Overcome barriers of access like income and zip code

Scholarship Uses and Eligible Education Expenses

Tuition and fees

Academic tutoring

Special needs services

Room and board

School uniforms

Transportation

Books & supplies

Supplementary items and services (including extended day programs)

Expenses for the purchase of any computer technology or equipment or Internet access and related services

UPDATES

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The Catholic Education Fund leverages its nationwide donor network and marketing expertise to provide tax-credit giving, infrastructure, legal, compliance, and administrative support with the assistance of ACE Scholarships' 26 years of experience in scholarship administration. When giving opens, your contribution is made through CEF and directed to support the school, diocese, or network of your choice.