The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is designed for students currently enrolled or preparing to enroll in one of the Central Washington Catholic schools. Learn more below.

Our foundation increases access to Catholic schools in Central Washington by providing tuition assistance grants to children and families based on family income. Tuition assistance grants help open the door to an excellent Catholic education in partnership with the family and their Catholic school.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the school and request a referral before completing the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment. All awards are made based on financial need. In an effort to more closely align with the enrollment timeline for each school and to help families make a more informed financial decision for the next school year, the Foundation has adjusted the TAP application deadlines.

Applications will not be considered complete until all required documents (tax forms, letters, referrals, child support statements, etc.) have been uploaded to their account by FACTS (process requires up to two weeks following submission). Applications will continue to be accepted until funding is depleted.

Applicants and the schools will be notified of the funding determinations. School officials will verify enrollment in October and the funding will be forwarded directly to the school. Applicant families are able to use their W-2's and Tax Returns from 2023 for the application.

Returning Families:
Priority Deadline - December 1st, 2024 to January 30th, 2025
Awards announced by February 14th, 2025

New Families (If funding is still available):
February 1st, 2025 to March 30th, 2025
Awards Announced April 18th, 2025

In keeping with our mission of supporting Catholic education in Central Washington, the Catholic Foundation provided assistance to 117 students who received over $80,000 in financial assistance through the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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