Tuition Assistance Applications for 2026–2027
FACTS Financial Assistance Application
• Applications open December 1, 2026 | $40 application fee
• BEFORE February 15, 2027: 2025 tax documents required
• AFTER February 15, 2027: 2026 tax documents required
• If your 2026 taxes may be delayed, we recommend applying before February 15.
• Tuition assistance is awarded as funds are available after FACTS and diocesan review.
Tuition Assistance Opportunities
Diocese of Richmond Tuition Assistance Program
Each year, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond provides tuition assistance to help make Catholic education more affordable. Supported by parishes across the Diocese, this aid is available to baptized Catholic students registered in a parish and attending diocesan schools. Awards are based on demonstrated financial need.
Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits Program (EISTC)
Through Virginia’s Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit (EISTC) program, donations to the McMahon Parater Foundation provide need-based scholarships for Virginia students attending Catholic schools. Both Catholic and non-Catholic students may qualify if family income meets program guidelines and the student meets eligibility requirements (such as entering K–1, transferring from public school, new to Virginia, or a prior recipient).
For questions about FACTS Tuition Assistance or Tuition Assistance Opportunities, contact the business office finance@smsscs.org
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