CSFP can help your family afford private school through our four-year scholarship program. All CSFP scholarships are partial, and needs-based. The maximum award amount for SY 2018-19 is $2,800 per child. You can estimate the amount of financial aid your family may receive with a CSFP scholarship by using our scholarship estimation calculator.
See if your family is eligible for a CSFP scholarship by answering a few questions:
Does your household reside in the City of Philadelphia?
Is your child entering grades K-8th in 2018?
Does your household income fall within the 2018-2019 Income Scale, below?
Scholarships Year 2018-2019 Income Scale
| Household Size | Up to 75% | Up to 50% | Up to 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Up to $16,240 | $16,241 - $30,044 | $30,045 - $43,848 |
| 3 | Up to $20,420 | $20,421 - $37,777 | $37,778 - $55,134 |
| 4 | Up to $24,600 | $24,601 - $45,510 | $45,511 - $66,420 |
| 5 | Up to $28,780 | $28,781 - $53,243 | $53,244 - $77,706 |
| 6 | Up to $32,960 | $32,,961 - $60,976 | $60,977 - $88,992 |
| 7 | Up to $37,140 | $37,141 - $68,709 | $68,710 - $100,278 |
| 8 | Up to $41,320 | $41,321 - $76,422 | $76,443 - $111,564 |
| For each additional child add: | $4,180 | $7,733 | $11,286 |
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.