Last verified: October 2026
How do Columbus Catholic school families apply for diocesan tuition assistance?
Families apply online through FACTS every year. Before applying, check with the school whether it is a FACTS contracted or participating school, because that decides which application link to use. The application carries a fee and requires supporting documents, and missing items delay the review.
When is the Diocese of Columbus tuition assistance deadline?
March 15. The student must also be registered at a diocesan school by that date. The diocese tells schools about awards in May, and families hear from their school rather than from the diocese.
How does diocesan aid fit with EdChoice at a Catholic school?
Diocesan schools are chartered, so EdChoice or EdChoice Expansion is typically the first layer. Many parishes and schools also run their own aid with separate forms, and the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund, the diocese's SGO, adds another pool.
| Layer | Who decides | When |
|---|---|---|
| EdChoice / Expansion | DEW | Window open through June 30, 2027 |
| Diocesan tuition assistance | Diocese, based on FACTS | Due March 15; schools notified in May |
| Parish or school aid | Each parish or school | Ask the school |
| Emmaus Road SGO | The SGO | Ask the school |