Tax Credit Tuition Assistance
What is a Student Tuition Organization (STO) and how can I use it to make a Catholic
Education affordable?
- Certified School Tuition Organizations (STOs) are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations established to receive income tax credit contributions that fund scholarships for students to attend qualified private schools (K to 12) located in Arizona.
- Scholarships are available to families of all income levels. The only requirement to receive tax credit funding is that your child is enrolled in an Arizona Private K-12 school.
- Funding for scholarships comes from the tax credit donations of individuals and corporations. Families who may not qualify for low income financial aid may still secure tax credit scholarships for their student - your participation in having your social contacts donate is necessary to increase the funds available for your family’s scholarship awards.
The following Tax Credits cannot be used in combination with Empowerment Scholarships.
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Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO) is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Per state law, a school tuition organization cannot award, restrict or reserve scholarships solely on the basis of donor recommendation. A taxpayer may not claim a tax credit if the taxpayer agrees to swap donations with another taxpayer to benefit either taxpayer’s own dependent. There is no longer a FAIR Application, CTSO now processes their financial aid assessment through the FACTS platform. Application Deadline is June 15 th , 2026
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The Arizona Leadership Foundation proudly provides scholarship assistance to private schools and Lexie’s Law schools throughout Arizona with no preference to religious or political affiliation. We believe parents should have a choice when it comes to the education of their children.
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School Tuition Association of Yuma, Inc. (STAY) also provides scholarships through Individual Tax Credit donations that can include recommendations for a particular student and a particular school. (Available Beginning March 1st)
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Yuma's Education Scholarship Fund for Kids, Inc. ( YES! Fund for Kids) provides scholarships through Individual Tax Credit donations that can include recommendations for a particular student and a particular school. (Available Beginning March 1st)