Bishop Shanahan is committed to helping families afford a Catholic Education. There are various sources of funding available, and priority will be given to families who qualify based on household income. Awarding will begin in January and will continue on a rolling basis until all funding is exhausted. It is recommended that families submit an application as early as possible in the admissions process to be considered in the early rounds of allocating funds.
Income Requirements for Needs-Based Tuition Assistance
The EITC (Education Improvement Tax Credit) program enables Pennsylvania businesses and individuals the opportunity to redirect their PA taxes to Bishop Shanahan High School to be awarded to families in need of tuition assistance. Each year, Shanahan receives approximately $500,000 through the EITC program to be awarded to Shanahan families. These awards are allocated to families who qualify based on total household income.
Current household gross income guidelines are as follows:
- 1 dependent: Household income of no more than $127,532
- 2 dependents: Household income of no more than $146,620
- 3 dependents: Household income of no more than $165,708
*Add $19,088 for each additional dependent. A dependent is a person other than the taxpayer or spouse who entitles the taxpayer to claim a dependency exemption.
Other Opportunities for Tuition Assistance
Shanahan is blessed with many generous donors who support the mission of Catholic education. These benefactors provide gifts to Shanahan to be awarded at the discretion of the BSHS Financial Aid Committee. While priority is given to families who qualify based on the EITC household gross income guidelines, exceptions can be considered for extraordinary circumstances. In addition to submitting the FACTS application, it is recommended that a letter requesting consideration for tuition assistance is sent to the BSHS President, Father Donia.
For Students Currently Attending Local Catholic Elementary Schools
Many of our local partner schools have scholarships that are made available to future Shanahan students that are announced during the 8th grade graduation ceremony. These funds are gifted by Shanahan benefactors and designated for students continuing their Catholic education. We encourage parents to speak to their principals to learn more about these awards.
Archbishop’s Grant for Archdiocesan Employees
This Archbishop’s Grant is for full-time employees of the Archdiocese who work in a parish, school, or AOP setting.
Grants are awarded based on the number of applicants and the calculated need of each applicant so award amounts may vary. Employees must apply for the grant each year. Application typically opens in October and closes in December.
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