Blessed Francis Seelos Academy

Tuition Aid Application Process
Aid applications are processed by FACTS Management.  Families applying for tuition aid in Catholic schools within the Diocese of Pittsburgh may do so by using the following online link.  https://diopitt.org/affordable

The application fee is $35.00.  Applications for tuition assistance in in the 2025-2026 school year are now being accepted.  To be considered for tuition assistance, please complete the 2025-2026 FACTS aid application.  The application deadline in March 17, 2025. Families will be required to provide 2024 income documentation for an application to be considered complete.  Awards from Diocesan funds are typically determined in late May or early June.  Families will be notified of any awards from diocesan funds via an email from the FACTS system.  The local school does not determine aid awards and is notified of the award at the same time as the applicant. Questions regarding applications or awards should be directed to [email protected] (preferred) or cal 412-456-3108.

If you have questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 1-866-441-4637.

Bishop's Education Fund
Blessed Francis Seelos families are eligible to apply for tuition assistance through the Bishop’s Fund administered by the Diocese of Pittsburgh. 

A baptismal certificate must be submitted to the school by Catholic families to be considered for grants from the Bishop’s Education Fund. 

Families who meet the requirements of the Bishop’s Fund should apply for this grant through FACTS Management.

TAX Credits (EITC and OSTC)
Other grant programs include funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs.

Please use the chart below to determine whether your family qualifies for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. Families exceeding these guidelines, while not excluded from applying for assistance from the Bishop’s Education Fund, are unlikely to demonstrate enough financial need to qualify for a grant.

2025-2026 EITC/OSTC Income Maximums

** Add $19,775 for each additional dependent

Gift Card Program
The Gift Card Program is a year-round opportunity to earn unlimited tuition credit towards your preschool or K-8 tuition. Friends can also participate in the program and designate credit earned to any school family. In addition to reducing your tuition, the program generates additional revenues used for the operational costs of Seelos Academy.