Tuition Assistance

Students in grades K-8

Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic School is committed to helping families provide a Catholic education for their children. Families are expected to contribute to their child’s education according to their means, however, we understand that assistance may be needed. Please direct any question you may have to Sr. Marie Isaac, O.P. or Karen Plank in the school office at 303-777-3812.

Listed below are the four options for tuition awards and/or assistance. Please review them and use the links as needed for more detailed information, income guidelines and applications.

ACE Scholarships: The Alliance for Choice in Education (ACE) is a non-profit established to provide lower income families with an educational choice opportunity through privately funded K-12 scholarships. ACE scholarships are based solely on family income. Awards are normally $2,000 per student and are renewable for up to four years.

Schmitz Family Foundation Scholarships: This is a private family foundation that provides tuition assistance to middle income families who wish to provide a Catholic education for their children. Up to $2,000 may be awarded per academic year. Student recipients must maintain an average to above average academic record. The Schmitz Family Foundation is willing to consider applicants whose income may exceed the ACE income guidelines.

Seeds of Hope Scholarships: The foremost goal of Seeds of Hope is to cultivate minds and hearts for Christ. It is the mission of Seeds of Hope to make it possible. Seeds of Hope is willing to consider applicants who are up to 10% above their posted income guidelines.

Saint Vincent de Paul Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): Tuition assistance through the TAP program is made possible by the very generous support of school parents. Please use the links below for details and click here to the online application. Please note that families who apply for any of assistance opportunities described above are also required to apply for the SVdP TAP assistance.

Click here for a link to conditions regarding SVdP TAP assistance.

Click here for a link to the table containing important opening and deadline dates, details and applications for all assistance options. Links to the various assistance websites are included.