For families with children in grades K-12 attending private/parochial schools in the Archdiocese of Newark (Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union Counties).
- Tuition assistance is based on financial need and is awarded without regard to ethnicity, gender, race or religion. Some awards may not be transferable to another school or family member.
- Currently the SFIC General Scholarship Fund awards $1,200 tuition assistance to elementary and high school students entering grades K through 12. (Pre-Kindergarten programs are not eligible).
- Tuition assistance applications for 2025-2026 school year will be available on-line only starting February 1, 2025 until May 1, 2025 on the parent/student portal at sficnj.org.
- Deadline for submitting your on-line application with ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS is May 1, 2025.
- Financial documentation REQUIRED includes the following:
- 2024 Federal 1040 (page 1 & 2 only) with children listed as dependents
- 2024 W2
- If applicable:
- 2024 Schedule C/Schedule 1 (if business/other income noted on form 1040)
- 2024 SSI 1099S or benefit budget letter including monthly amount
- Unemployment determination letter
- Current SNAP Food Stamp and/or Welfare benefit budget letter including monthly amounts.
A $35 non-refundable application fee (payable via credit or prepaid credit card) is required (one per family).
Students receiving tuition assistance are not eligible for more than one award.
All applicants will be notified by email of our decision July 2025.
Tuition assistance payments are made directly to the schools (January 2026 and June 2025).