Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA)

The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program provides parents of students attending non-public schools in Texas with access to a publicly funded, government-authorized savings account. These funds are designed to help families pay for approved educational expenses, offering greater flexibility and choice in their child's education.

While final program guidelines are determined by the State of Texas, current eligibility information indicates that a student may qualify if they are a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful resident and are eligible to attend a Texas public school (PreK-12).

We encourage all current and prospective families to stay informed and take advantage of this opportunity as it becomes available.

Stay Informed

Click here to sign up for updates from the Diocese of Dallas Catholic Schools Office.

Additional updates and resources are also available through the Texas Catholic Conference as new program information is released. Please click here to access.

Apply for TEFA

Families may apply directly through the official state application portal:

Apply here

Important Note

We strongly encourage all eligible families to apply for TEFA as a potential source of financial support for Catholic education. Availability and award amounts are determined by the State of Texas and may vary based on eligibility and program guidelines.

Diocesan Financial Aid

Catholic education is an investment in the whole child—spirit, mind, and body—preparing students for lifelong success. The Catholic Schools Office (CSO) Tuition Assistance Program helps make this investment possible for families who desire a Catholic education within the Diocese of Dallas.

Funding for tuition assistance is made possible through generous support from the Diocesan Education Endowment Trust, the Bishop's Invitational Golf Tournament, and other charitable efforts dedicated to assisting families with demonstrated financial need.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for Diocesan tuition assistance, families must:

• Complete an annual FACTS Grant and Aid Financial Aid Application
• Demonstrate financial need through the FACTS review process
• Meet the admissions requirements of the specific Diocese of Dallas school
• Be current on all financial obligations to any Catholic school within the Diocese

Application Process

Families applying for assistance will need to:

1. Submit the online FACTS Grant and Aid application
2. Pay the required application fee
3. Upload all required tax and income documentation
4. Ensure all information is complete and submitted by the posted deadlines

Applications are reviewed through FACTS, and awards are determined based on financial need and available funding.

Apply for Tuition Assistance

Families may begin their application using the official Diocese of Dallas Student Aid portal:
Apply for Diocesan Student Aid (csodallas.org/student-aid)

FACTS Financial Aid Application:
Apply through FACTS Grant and Aid (online.factsmgt.com/aid)

Direct School Link: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3DIVD

Important Note

The FACTS Financial Aid application is required annually for consideration of diocesan tuition assistance and must be completed before eligibility for additional school-based or local financial aid can be determined.

Families are encouraged to apply early and ensure all documentation is submitted accurately to avoid delays in processing.

For questions or assistance, please contact the school office.

Visit the CSO Dallas website to apply for diocesan aid.

Note: The Diocesan Financial Aid application is required in order to request additional local school financial aid.

ACE Scholarships Program

ACE Scholarships are need-based K-12 scholarships designed to help families afford private school tuition and access educational choice when their assigned public school may not be the best fit for their child.

By providing partial tuition scholarships, ACE helps open doors to opportunity, academic growth, and brighter futures for students in participating schools.

How ACE Scholarships Help

ACE Scholarships support families by:

• Reducing the cost of private school tuition
• Expanding access to quality educational options
• Supporting long-term student success through school choice

Apply for an ACE Scholarship

Families interested in applying can learn more and begin the application process through the official ACE Scholarships website:

Apply for Texas ACE Scholarships:
Apply for ACE Scholarships – Texas

We encourage all eligible families to explore this opportunity and apply early, as awards are limited and based on financial need and program availability.

For questions or assistance, please contact the school office.

Visit the ACE Scholarship website to apply.

School Financial Aid

Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy offers a local, school-based financial aid program to assist families who demonstrate financial need. This assistance is made possible through the generosity of donors, parish support, grants, and school fundraising efforts.

Application Requirements

To be considered for local school financial aid, families must first complete the Diocesan Financial Aid application through FACTS. Completion of the diocesan application is required before any additional school-based assistance can be reviewed or awarded.

Once the diocesan application is submitted, families may request the local school aid application directly from the school office.

About Local Financial Aid

Local school financial aid is:

• Funded through school and parish grants, donations, and fundraising initiatives
• Awarded based on demonstrated financial need and available resources
• Intended to supplement diocesan assistance when additional support is available

How You Can Help

Our ability to provide tuition assistance depends on the generosity and participation of our community.

We invite families to learn more about the many ways to support our school:

Visit our Ways to Help page to explore fundraising events, volunteer opportunities, and giving programs that directly benefit our students and families.

For questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact the school office.

Monsignor John F. Meyers Superintendent Scholarship

The Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Dallas is excited to announce the Monsignor John F. Meyers Superintendent Scholarship, a new opportunity to help make a Catholic education at Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy more accessible for families.

Thanks to the generosity and vision of Monsignor John F. Meyers, selected new students entering Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy for the 2026-2027 school year may receive a $5,000 scholarship. The scholarship honors his lifelong commitment to ensuring more students can experience the academic excellence, faith formation, and community of a Catholic school.

Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy is the only Catholic dual-language school in the Diocese of Dallas. Serving students in Pre-K3 through 8th grade, the academy offers a rigorous, faith-filled education where students become fluent in both English and Spanish while growing in knowledge, character, and service. With this scholarship, for the 2026-2027 school year, eligible families may pay less than $200 per month with a 12-month payment plan, making a Catholic education more accessible than ever.

Families interested in applying should complete Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy's admissions process and submit a FACTS Financial Aid application. The application deadline has been extended to Friday, August 28, 2026. Request information on the school website, Request Information.

If this opportunity isn't for your family, we invite you to share it with someone who may benefit from the lifelong gift of a Catholic education.

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La Oficina de Escuelas Católicas de la Diócesis de Dallas se complace en anunciar la Beca del Superintendente Mons. John F. Meyers, una nueva oportunidad para que más familias puedan acceder a una educación católica en Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy.

Gracias a la generosidad y visión de Mons. John F. Meyers, los nuevos estudiantes seleccionados que ingresen a Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy durante el ciclo escolar 2026-2027 podrán recibir una beca de $5,000. Esta beca honra su compromiso de toda la vida de brindar a más estudiantes la oportunidad de recibir una educación de excelencia, una sólida formación en la fe y formar parte de una comunidad católica.

Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy es la única escuela católica de inmersión bilingüe de la Diócesis de Dallas. Desde Pre-K3 hasta 8.º grado, ofrece una educación académicamente rigurosa y centrada en la fe, donde los estudiantes desarrollan fluidez en inglés y español mientras crecen en conocimiento, carácter y servicio. Con esta beca, durante el ciclo escolar 2026-2027, las familias elegibles podrían pagar menos de $200 al mes con un plan de pagos de 12 meses, haciendo que una educación católica sea más accesible que nunca.

Las familias interesadas deben completar el proceso de admisión de Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy y presentar una solicitud de ayuda financiera a través de FACTS. La fecha límite se ha extendido hasta el viernes 28 de agosto de 2026. Para obtener más información o solicitar informes, visite Request Information.

Si esta oportunidad no es para su familia, los invitamos a compartirla con alguien que pueda beneficiarse del regalo de una educación católica para toda la vida.