Financial Aid InformationTo schedule an individual finance appointment, please email schavarria@bourgadecatholic.org. Appointments available in English and Spanish.
Arizona State Tax Credit ScholarshipsThe State of Arizona offers taxpayers a State Tax Credit for contributions made to qualifying School Tuition Organizations (STO’s). This unique program may provide families several opportunities for financial assistance through Individual Tax Credit Scholarships, Plus Tax Credit Scholarships, Corporate Tax Credit Scholarships and Disabled Displaced Scholarships. We recommend that each family apply for five to seven STO scholarships each year.
Applying for financial assistance from a School Tuition Organization (STO):
Individual Tax Credit Scholarships
Plus Tax Credit Scholarships
Corporate Tax Credit Scholarships
Household Size - Annual Family Gross Income Allowable
2 - $57,874
3 - $7.,002 4 - $88,129 5 - $103,257 6 - $118,384 7 - $133,512 Disabled/Displaced Tax Credit Scholarships
Contact the Bourgade Catholic Finance Office or the School Tuition Organization for help determining eligibility for the Plus Tax Credit, Corporate Tax Credit Scholarship and Disabled/Displaced Tax Credit Scholarship. How to obtain recommended funds:The State of Arizona offers taxpayers a State Tax Credit for contributions made to qualifying STO’s.
Some STO’s may accept 2019 or 2020 tax credit dollars recommended for 2020 or 2021 freshman students. These funds will be held for them and can be applied to tuition in August. Each student must be registered with the STO through an application process. Please see the STO resource list for specific details of School Tuition Organizations (STO’s). FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO MAKE THIS PROGRAM WORK FOR YOU, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH ONE OF BOURGADE’S FINANCIAL AID SPECIALISTS AND ATTEND ONE OF THE BOURGADE CATHOLIC CLASSES OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. Arizona Empowerment ScholarshipESA is an account administered by ADE that is funded by state tax dollars to provide educational options for qualified Arizona students. Qualifications are based on State Legislature with the intentions to provide a world-class education to all Arizona students through innovative education reform. By opting out of the public school system, parents can seek a range of alternative educational services, such as private school or home-based education, to tailor an individualized educational plan that is best for their child.
Students can qualify for the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Program under the following categories. These qualifications are based on the most recent legislature and subject to change annually. Please note that all eligibility requirements must be met to qualify within a category.
Catholic Parishioner ScholarshipStudents whose families are verified to be registered and active members of a Catholic parish within
the Diocese of Phoenix are eligible to receive the $3,300 Catholic Parishioner Scholarship. This scholarship is eligible for annual renewal. Other Scholarships and GrantsThanks to the many supporters of the mission of Bourgade Catholic High School, there are several financial aid and scholarship opportunities available to those students that demonstrate a need.
American Legion Black Catholic Ministries Catholic Community Foundation Catholic Daughters of America Christ Child Society of Phoenix Father Joseph Patterson Foundation Gila River Indian Tribe Kiwanis Club Knights of Columbus Navajo Nation Parish or Church We recommend you contact these organizations directly for more information. Bourgade Catholic Supplemental Financial Aid ScholarshipsStudents receiving Bourgade Catholic supplemental financial aid scholarships are the beneficiaries of the Bourgade Catholic Scholarship Fund, derived from tuition tax credit monies and proceeds from the community’s fundraising efforts. Applications for this scholarship are available from the school in March.
Families of students who wish to receive this source of financial aid MUST contact a Bourgade Catholic Financial Aid Specialist prior to March 1, 2020 to obtain an application. Families of students who wish to receive this source of financial aid must also submit a completed financial aid application to Catholic Education Arizona, which is available online in February. The deadline for is April 15, 2020. Additional requirements will include a minimum GPA of 2.5, acceptable attendance history and acceptable discipline history. Please note: it is not possible to meet all requests in full. Financial aid covers only a portion of the tuition costs. 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. Inquire about scholarships in the private sector through parent workplaces and local or national fraternal or civic organizations. Many Bourgade Catholic students contribute to the cost of their education through after-school and weekend jobs. TO PRINT THE FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 20/21 SCHOOL YEAR
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