Financial Aid Policy

Financial Aid Policy

We are committed to making excellent education accessible by offering financial aid. Applying for aid does not affect our admissions decisions. We expect parents to prioritize their child’s RCS education in their financial planning and to consider all family resources and assets, including potential help from stepparents and grandparents, before applying for financial aid. Parents/guardians of students receiving financial assistance must reapply each year. Applications for re-enrolling students will open on January 1st for the upcoming school year.

For separated or divorced parents/guardians, financial information must also be provided by the non-custodial parent/guardian. These cases are evaluated individually. Financial information from stepparents and other adult supporters of the household will also be required. All application forms, tax information, and related documents are kept confidential. Financial aid awards for returning students will not be considered if the current year's account is overdue.

  • Children's Scholarship Fund

    Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) is a privately-funded program whose mission is to provide children from under-resourced Philadelphia families with financial access to quality, safe, K-8th grade, tuition-based schools, thereby increasing their long-term economic and social success. CSFP grants need-based, partial scholarships through a random lottery. CSFP currently serves more than 5,000 children enrolled at over 160 private and parochial schools.

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  • Family Choice Scholarship (grades K-12, uses EITC funds)

    The Family Choice Scholarship Program has provided important, timely help to hundreds of families in Pennsylvania in need. As an approved scholarship organization for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) , Pre-Kindergarten (PK-SO), and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs, Family Choice has allowed parents of children between Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade to choose the best educational experience for their child, including private and religious schools.

    This non-profit initiative is a project of the Pennsylvania Family Institute, allowing businesses to direct some of their tax dollars to scholarship organizations that help needy families send their children to the school of their choice – including private and religious schools.

    IMPORTANT DATES

    July 1, 2025 – Scholarship Application due date

    Mid-August 2025 – Scholarship Notifications will be sent to parents/guardians

    January 2026 – Scholarship Applications will be available for the 2026-2027 school year

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  • Jack Kent Cooke Foundation 7 grade

    Young Scholars Program

    The Cooke Young Scholars Program is a selective five-year, pre-college scholarship for exceptionally promising 7th grade students with financial need. It provides comprehensive academic and college advising, as well as financial support for school, Cooke-sponsored summer programs, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities.

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  • Ellis Trust For Girls

    Eligibility »

    The Ellis Trust was established to support Philadelphia girls in grades 9-12 who have financial and other challenges.

    Tuition Assistance Grants »

    We work to ensure that every young woman striving for success has the opportunity to attend the school of her choice.

    Enrichment Grants »

    Growth and learning go beyond school walls. We offer scholarships for summer camps, after-school and weekend programs.

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  • CEO America

    the Children’s Educational Opportunity fund, invites you to:

    Apply for a Scholarship to Transfer Your Child from Public to Private School
    for families

    The Best Scholarship Organization in The State

    We have NO overhead!

    Our family processes and awards all scholarships. There is no payroll, no office rental, and no utility costs. 100% of your donation goes to scholarships.

    Every Dollar is Matched!

    We match every dollar YOU contribute with a dollar of our own. Your donation goes twice as far with the the Children’s Educational Opportunity fund.

    Direct Tuition Help!

    CEO America contributes directly to the child, not the school. Donors can take the tax credit and, if they want, earmark the tuition grant to the student of their choice.

    “CEO America has done more good for poor students in Berks County, than any other scholarship organization.”

    Pastor Al Zentner, Principal of the Lighthouse Christian Academy

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