Bourgade Catholic High School
Financial Aid Information
Programs funded by the Arizona State Tax Credit
The State of Arizona offers taxpayers a credit for opportunities made to qualifying private
school scholarship organizations. This unique program allows our students several opportunities for financial assistance. Please apply for all of the programs your family qualifies for.
Below is information for a variety of these programs.
school scholarship organizations. This unique program allows our students several opportunities for financial assistance. Please apply for all of the programs your family qualifies for.
Below is information for a variety of these programs.
CTODP--Catholic Tuition Organization of the Diocese of Phoenix
* This is a program initiated by the State of Arizona tuition tax credit. Available funds are awarded based on financial need. Please encourage family, friends and business associates to contribute to this fund as it only supports Catholic Schools.
* The CTODP Scholarship Application must be made annually and must be postmarked by the deadline date. The application will be included in the student registration packet.
* New this Year: Families can go online at www.fairapp.com and check the status of their application. Type in your SS# and last name to view the status of your application. You will also have the ability to view any additional documents requested by FAIR to complete your application. Incomplete or late application will receive NO award!
* The CTODP Scholarship Application must be made annually and must be postmarked by the deadline date. The application will be included in the student registration packet.
* New this Year: Families can go online at www.fairapp.com and check the status of their application. Type in your SS# and last name to view the status of your application. You will also have the ability to view any additional documents requested by FAIR to complete your application. Incomplete or late application will receive NO award!
Other Tax Credit Scholarship Funds
Donors to these funds can recommend that their Arizona State tax credit dollars be
applied toward your student. Many Bourgade Catholic families find donors through family members, business associates and friends. 100% of the tuition cost is eligible for this scholarship. A parent cannot contribute for the benefit of their own child. Each
student must be registered with the fund through an application process.
Contributions for 2009 will be accepted for 2010/2011 enrollment.
Donors to these funds can recommend that their Arizona State tax credit dollars be
applied toward your student. Many Bourgade Catholic families find donors through family members, business associates and friends. 100% of the tuition cost is eligible for this scholarship. A parent cannot contribute for the benefit of their own child. Each
student must be registered with the fund through an application process.
Contributions for 2009 will be accepted for 2010/2011 enrollment.
Institute for Better Education
* 90% of the donation is forwarded to Bourgade Catholic in the student's name to be applied to tuition costs. 10% is retained by the fund to cover administrative costs.
* Distributions are made monthly
* IBE also offers General Scholarships bases on need.
The IBE Application, as well as more information, can be found at their website at www.ibescholarships.org.
* Distributions are made monthly
* IBE also offers General Scholarships bases on need.
The IBE Application, as well as more information, can be found at their website at www.ibescholarships.org.
Arizona Scholarship Fund
* Applications are available by clicking on the "Parents Page Tab" at www.azscholarships.org.
For more information contact Arizona Scholarship Fund at (480) 497-4564.
Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund
* This fund also offers scholarships based on need. Bourgade Catholic students received awards of $500-$1000.
There is an ONLINE APPLICATION available to complete. Scholarships are distributed in July. Please check
the website for application deadlines.
* They distribute recommended funds three times each year.
* Applications are available by visiting the Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund website at www.apesf.org or phone (480) 699-8911 for more information.
There is an ONLINE APPLICATION available to complete. Scholarships are distributed in July. Please check
the website for application deadlines.
* They distribute recommended funds three times each year.
* Applications are available by visiting the Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund website at www.apesf.org or phone (480) 699-8911 for more information.
TOPS for Kids
* Tax Credit & Charitable Contributions are currently being accepted at www.topsforkids.com
No new applications for the 2010/2011 school years are bing taken at this time.
Arizona School Choice Trust
If your student receives a scholarship from AZ School Choice Trust, you must resubmit an application! At this time only renewal applications are being accepted at www.asct.org.
Other Scholarships & Grants
Father Joseph Patterson Foundation
* Based on financial need
* Minimum GPA 2.8
* Applications are available by HERE or
in the BCHS Student Services Building, on
the counter outside of the registrar's office
(Due June 15th).
* Minimum GPA 2.8
* Applications are available by HERE or
in the BCHS Student Services Building, on
the counter outside of the registrar's office
(Due June 15th).
* Knights of Columbus
* Parish Scholarships
* American Legion
* Catholic Daughters of America
* Kiwanis Club
* Black Catholic Ministries
* Christ Child Society of Phoenix
(602) 667-3355
* Parish Scholarships
* American Legion
* Catholic Daughters of America
* Kiwanis Club
* Black Catholic Ministries
* Christ Child Society of Phoenix
(602) 667-3355
Bourgade Catholic Supplemental Financial Aid
The BCHS Supplemental Financial Aid Request form is due to the Finance Office no later than July 15, 2010. Please PRINT.an application and submit by fax or mail.
There are many other opportunities for financial assistance.
We recommend you search the internet and contact your schools,
parish and community organizations for funds that are available.
We recommend you search the internet and contact your schools,
parish and community organizations for funds that are available.