There are 5 main ways that you may seek financial assistance:

 I. 529 Plan

II. The Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program

III. The Diocese of Arlington Scholarship Foundation

IV. St. Beatrice Special Tuition Assistance 

V. Memorial Scholarship Fund 

I. 529 Plan

The Virginia 529 Plan can now be used to fund tuition costs for private and religious education up to $10,000 per child per year.  Because K-12 tuition is now a qualified higher education expense, some states may offer a deduction from individual state income taxes (Virginia, for example, offers up to a $4,000 deduction). This benefit alone gives some Virginia 529 account holders a new way to save money for both current and future academic expenses.  Find out more:

www.VIRGINIA529.com

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II. Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program

The Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program provides tuition assistance to families in Diocese of Arlington Catholic schools 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.

ELIGIBILITY

• Students attending or accepted by a Diocese of Arlington Catholic school (K-12).
• Preschool and Pre-K 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 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.

APPLICATION

• Submit financial aid assessment application and all supporting tax documentation by due date
• Applications will be completed electronically on-line at https://online.factsmgt.com/ signin.aspx . Only one application is required per family.

AWARDS

• Awards are made for ONE ACADEMIC YEAR 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 and will contact families when award decisions have been made.

III. DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION-ALL FAMILIES

Catholic or Non-Catholic

Through Virginia’s Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits program and as a result of tax credit donations, the Diocese of Arlington Scholarship Foundation is able to provide tuition scholarships to eligible students of lower-income families. Applicants must meet the published criteria.

ELIGIBILITY

• 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 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

• Submit financial aid assessment application and all supporting tax documentation.
• Applications will be completed electronically on-line at https://online.factsmgt.com/ signin.aspx . Only one application is required per family.

AWARDS

• Limited by legislation and cannot exceed tuition cost. Schools will contact families when award decisions have been made.

IV. ST. BEATRICE SPECIAL TUITION ASSISTANCE-ALL FAMILIES

Catholic or Non-Catholic

Through a generous donor, this extra source of assistance is available for single parent households and families with multiple children in Diocesan schools.

ELIGIBILITY

• Single Parent household and/or
• Family with multiple children grades K-12 in Diocesan schools
  • Preschool and PreK students are not eligible
  • Students of private Catholic schools associated with the Diocese are not eligible
  • Students of schools outside the Diocese of Arlington are not eligible
• Family must show greater than $0 FACTS Calculated Need

APPLICATION

• Submit financial aid assessment application and all supporting tax documentation by due date
• Applications will be completed electronically on-line at https://online.factsmgt.com/ signin.aspx . Only one application is required per family.
• St. Beatrice Special Tuition Assistance eligibility is verified by the local school and submitted to the Office of Catholic Schools.

AWARDS

• Awards are made for ONE ACADEMIC YEAR and are based on each family’s demonstrated financial need. Schools will contact families when award decisions have been made.

v. memorial scholarship fund

Through generous donations, special assistance may be given to families.  More information coming soon.

Award decisions

    Please contact Cindi Harkes, Principal, 703-273-1211.

    charkes@saintleothegreatschool.org

Questions Regarding Process

    Please contact Bo Zamoyta, 703-841-2551

    [email protected]

Questions Regarding Application

    Contact FACTS Grand & Aid 1-866-441-4637

    https://online.factsmgt.com/platform/customer-service