CSFP accepts scholarship applications from mid-September to March.
Priority given to applications received in November.
See if your family is eligible by answering a few questions:
Does your household reside in the City of Philadelphia?
Is your child entering grades K-8th in 2017?
Does your household income fall within the 2017-2018 Income Scale, below?
Scholarships Year 2017-2018 Income Scale
| Household Size | Up to 75% | Up to 50% | Up to 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Up to $16,020 | $16,021 - $29,637 | $29,638 - $43,254 |
| 3 | Up to $20,160 | $20,161 - $37,296 | $37,297 - $54,432 |
| 4 | Up to $24,300 | $24,301 - $44,955 | $44,956 - $65,610 |
| 5 | Up to $28,440 | $28,441 - $52,614 | $52,615 - $76,788 |
| 6 | Up to $32,580 | $32,581 - $60,273 | $60,274 - $87,966 |
| 7 | Up to $36,730 | $36,731 - $67,951 | $67,952 - $99,171 |
| 8 | Up to $40,890 | $40,891 - $75,647 | $75,648 - $110,403 |
| For each additional child add: | $4,160 | $7,696 | $11,232 |
If you answered “YES” to all of the questions above, you can apply in 1 of 2 ways:
1. Apply online.
2. In Person- Visit our office at 100 S. Broad Street, Ste 1200, Phila, PA 19110 from 9am to 5pm, Monday – Friday during the application season.
What happens next?
Winners are notified in mid-March, after applications close and CSFP conducts their random lottery. While waiting to hear a decision, it is wise to research private school options and contact schools’ admission offices, in the event your child is selected. Click here for a list of CSFP-approved schools. If your child is not chosen, you can re-apply the following school year.