CEF Scholarships Power Possibilities
Our three scholarship programs help qualified K-12 students attend Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. All scholarships are privately funded by generous donors who are committed to providing opportunities for students who seek the benefits of a Catholic education.
Depending on financial need, families may receive scholarships that cover a large portion of their student’s grade school or high school tuition. All of our scholarships are given in partnership with family and school contributions. Additional scholarship support may be available directly from Catholic schools.
Tuition-Assistance Scholarships
Tuition-Assistance Scholarships are awarded annually to students in need at qualifying Catholic schools. These scholarships are available to both new and returning students, and typically cover 20-60% of tuition. Families must apply for these scholarships directly at a participating Catholic school.
Tax Credit Scholarships
Kansas Tax Credit Scholarship
Tax Credit Scholarships are available to eligible students through the Kansas Tax Credit for Low Income Students Scholarship Program. To be eligible for these scholarships, students must be Kansas residents and must be entering a Catholic school for the first time as a kindergartner (under the age of 7), or as a transfer student in grades 1-9 who attended a KS public elementary or middle school in the previous school year. Tax Credit Scholarships typically cover 20-60% of tuition. Qualifying students may use scholarship funds to attend a participating Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
Kansas Tax Credit Scholarships are funded through private donations to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs), like the Catholic Education Foundation, who then administer the application and scholarship awarding process. Both individuals and businesses are eligible for a 75% State Tax Credit with a qualified donation to CEF. Learn more about our Tax Credit Scholarship Program.
Federal Tax Credit Scholarship
Through the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) and the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), federal taxpayers can receive a 100% federal income tax credit for donations up to $1,700. Your gift to CEF directly supports scholarships for K–12 students—at no net cost to you. CEF is the exclusive Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) for Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
Guardian Angel Scholarships
Guardian Angel Scholarships are available on an emergency basis to students attending designated CEF schools whose families are experiencing sudden hardship, helping schools provide a safety net for their communities. Guardian Angel Scholarships are funded by the generosity of our CEF Futures volunteers and donors. Students and families who wish to apply should contact their Catholic school principal.
I support the Catholic Education Foundation because I believe affordability should not stand in the way of a parent’s dream for their child to receive a high-quality education, where their child will develop virtues and be allowed to express their faith in a Christ-centered environment. Supporting CEF’s mission is more than a donation—it’s an investment in faith, character, and the future of our Church. I am honored to play a small part in changing lives forever.
CEF Schools in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
Catholic Education Foundation partners with Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas to ensure every student has access to a high-quality, faith-filled education.
Use the map to find a CEF school near you, and connect with a principal today to learn more about tuition assistance opportunities available through CEF.
