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Financial aid for families who wish to enroll in Catholic Schools
Porto Charities currently doesn't provide any direct funding to families, though we hope to add programs that provide grants for Catholic students in the near future. In the meantime, we share below a couple of options that are available to Diocesan families.
Diocesan Scholarship Fund
If you have dreamed of Catholic education for your child, but were held back by the cost, please consider applying for this scholarship. If your child has a disability, the income requirement is even more generous.
Diocesan Scholarship Fund 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.
Eligibility Criteria
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Family must complete a financial aid assessment to verify income level.
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Household income (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau) cannot exceed 300% of the federal poverty guidelines.
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For students with disabilities, the household income must be less than 400% of the federal poverty guidelines; student must have a verified IEP.​
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Applicants must be new to the Diocese of Arlington school system and residents of Virginia.
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Applicants must be transferring from a public school, or from out of state, or enrolling in kindergarten or first grade.
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Or, recipient must have received this scholarship in a prior year.
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Application Process
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Submit a financial aid assessment application and all prior year supporting tax documentation.
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Applications will be completed electronically online.
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Only one application is required per family.
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Remit a processing fee.
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To learn more or to apply, please visit the Diocese of Arlington Website.