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Low-Income Scholarship Program

CATHOLIC EDUCATION ARIZONA

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Low-Income Scholarship Program

Organization: Catholic Education Arizona (School Tuition Organization)

Geographic Scope: Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona (38 Catholic schools) and St. Michael Indian School in St. Michael, Arizona (Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico)

Purpose: Provides tuition scholarships to underserved families attending Catholic schools through Arizona's Private Education Tax Credit legislation

Key Facts

Funding Source: Individual and corporate tax credits directed to Catholic Education Arizona
Largest STO in Arizona providing scholarships to underserved families
Student Impact: Assists approximately 45% of Arizona's Catholic school students
Historical Impact: Since 1998, over $235 million in tuition scholarships awarded to 125,000 families
Recent Awards: $18.3 million in tax credit contributions (as of 2020); 6,000+ students received assistance in one year; 4,100+ scholarships awarded (2025)

Eligibility

Families with verified financial need
Students attending Diocese of Phoenix Catholic schools and affiliated schools
First-generation high school graduates advancing to college
Students from underserved families

How It Works

Individual Tax Credit: Taxpayers direct a portion of their Arizona state tax liability to Catholic Education Arizona (April 15 deadline)
Corporate Tax Credit: Corporations filing as S/C Corp, LLCs filing as S Corp, and insurance companies can direct up to 100% of their state tax liability (June 30 deadline)
This is a tax credit, not a donation
Contribution options: one-time payment, monthly contributions, or payroll deductions
Many companies offer matching programs

Corporate Partners

Large companies: APS, Grand Canyon University (GCU), Sprouts, Earnhardt Auto Centers, BBVA

Small firms: Attorneys, dentists, general contractors, painters, restaurants

Outcomes

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic High Schools:

99% graduation rate
97% of graduates matriculate to higher education or military service
Thousands of hours of community service annually
86% of Catholic high school graduates attend four-year colleges

Contact

Catholic Education Arizona

Phone: 602-218-6542
Email: info@ceaz.org
Address: 5353 N 16th Street Suite 330, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Website: www.ceaz.org
EIN: #86-0937587

Legal Notes

IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization
Has never accepted gifts designated for individuals
Per state law, cannot award, restrict or reserve scholarships solely on basis of donor recommendation
Taxpayers may not claim tax credit if they agree to swap donations with another taxpayer to benefit either taxpayer's dependent

How to Apply

1. Contact Your School: Speak with a college advisor or financial aid professional at your Catholic school for current scholarship lists and information

2. Apply Through Your School: Schools coordinate with Catholic Education Arizona to process applications for students with verified financial need

3. Application Process for Donors (to fund scholarships):
- Individuals: Direct Arizona state taxes to Catholic Education Arizona through the Private Education Tax Credit (deadline: April 15)
- Corporations: Commit to directing tax liability through Catholic Education Arizona (deadline: June 30)
- Work with Catholic Education Arizona staff to complete Department of Revenue application process

4. Timeline: Scholarship distributions occur in quarterly payments throughout the fiscal year, with first-round checks distributed in summer/early fall

5. Verification: Families must have verified financial need to qualify

Required Materials

Financial need verification documentation (processed through schools)
School enrollment at Diocese of Phoenix Catholic school or affiliated institution