Star Foundation

SGS Tuition Angel

GECAC

Junior Achievement

Ellen Curry

Barber National Educational Improvement Scholarship

*Tramontano Scholarship

*Link will be made active when the application becomes available

What determines a family's eligibility for assistance?

Financial awards are determined by a formula that encompasses many factors, such as family income, size, and expenses. Families that submit an application and qualify for financial aid assistance are notified of their award by letter in June.

Financial assistance is available for families with children in preschool through grade 8 and can be obtained from the Diocese and/or in-house sources.

What types of financial aid are available?

The Star Foundation: This assistance is for students who enroll in a Catholic School in grades K - 12. To be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet the income guidelines as dictated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Application Deadlines are March 1, 2023, and April 15, 2023.

• Saint George Tuition Angel Scholarship Program: The Saint George Tuition Angel Scholarship Program was created in 1995 with the hope of responding to the call for tuition assistance. This program is funded by contributions from our Saint George School and parish members, as well as friends of the Saint George community. As a community-oriented school, we want to offer a faith-based Catholic education to those students who wish to attend a Catholic elementary school. Application Deadline is ongoing.
• Junior Achievement Scholarship: Students in grades K - 11 living within the boundaries of or attending a low-achieving school district that will attend a participating private school providing JA programming are eligible for this scholarship worth up to $3,500. Application Deadline is April 1.
• GECAC Scholarship: Students must be a residents of Erie County and attending a public or private school in grades K - 12 that requires tuition to attend. To be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet income guidelines. Application Deadline is April 20.
• Tramontano Scholarship: Students must reside in Erie County and be entering grades K through 8th with a commitment to fulfill the school year. Application Deadline is May 20.
• Ellen Curry Foundation: Scholarships are awarded to students, grades K-3, who grow up in public housing and attend a parochial elementary school. As long as the student continues to remain in public housing and in good standing with the school, the Foundation will provide annual scholarships through the eight grade. Applications are available at any Housing Authority Office or by calling (814) 452-2425. Application Deadline is May 6.
• Barber National Educational Improvement Scholarship: Scholarships will be awarded to 3 yr. old and 4 yr. old preschool students for up to $1,000. Eligibility is based upon family income. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis for the 2022 - 2023 school year beginning at 10:00 am on Friday, July 29th.

How do I get started with applying for financial aid?

Applications for financial aid are available in the school office or by clicking on the links at the top of the page. The STAR Foundation/Bishop’s Tuition Assistance program application must be submitted directly to the Diocese and only one is required per family, regardless of the number of children.

The Tuition Angel application is due to the school office by April 15. For more information about Tuition Angel Scholarships, contact the school office at 814-864-4821. You may also want to inquire with your Pastor about scholarship options within your parish. Some parishes have grants available for families to help offset tuition costs for Catholic education.