For Scholarship Seekers

Frequently Asked Questions 

Inner-City Scholarship Fund provides scholarship support and tuition assistance for students in grades K-12 attending participating Archdiocese of New York Catholic schools. Browse our frequently asked questions to learn about eligibility, applications, renewals, transfers, and available support. 

Applying for a Scholarship 

How do I apply for an Inner-City Scholarship Fund scholarship? 

Inner-City Scholarship Fund does not have an open application process. 
Please contact your school administration regarding interest in our K-12 scholarship programs. Families seeking Catholic school tuition assistance through Inner-City Scholarship Fund must be nominated by their school. 

What grades does Inner-City Scholarship Fund support? 

Inner-City Scholarship Fund supports students grades K-12. We do not provide college scholarships. 

Which Catholic schools accept Inner-City Scholarship Fund scholarships? 

View the full list of participating Archdiocese of New York Catholic schools here:

K-8: View K-8 Schools

Eligibility & Scholarship Awards 

What are Inner-City Scholarship Fund’s eligibility requirements? 

To be eligible for an Inner-City Scholarship Fund scholarship, applicants must meet the organization’s income guidelines. Scholarship awards are determined through an annual review of each family’s household income and family size, with award amounts scaled according to financial need. 

2026-2027 Income Eligibility 

Does Inner-City Scholarship Fund provide full-tuition scholarships? 

No. Inner-City Scholarship Fund does not provide full-tuition scholarships. Families are responsible for paying a portion of their child’s tuition and must remain current on their tuition payments to maintain scholarship eligibility. 

How are scholarships awarded? 

Inner-City Scholarship Fund provides awards on a rolling basis once an application is completed, with award amounts determined by household income and family size. 
Once a scholarship award has been determined, families are notified by email. The student’s school then adjusts the family’s tuition bill to reflect the scholarship amount. 
Inner-City Scholarship Fund does not send scholarship funds directly to families.

Current Applicants & Renewals 

I never received my invitation to apply. What should I do? 

If you were nominated by your school or are a renewing applicant, check your spam or junk folder for an email from noreply@FACTS.

If you were newly nominated by your school, check your spam or junk folder for an email from scholarshipteam@archny.org. 

If you still cannot find your invitation, email scholarshipteam@archny.org with: 

• Student’s full name
• Current school
• Parent/guardian name

Our team will help verify your application information. 

Will my student keep their scholarship if they transfer to a different Catholic school? 

In most cases, yes.

If your child transfers to another participating Archdiocese of New York Catholic school, the scholarship will follow as long as eligibility requirements continue to be met.

If you plan to enroll your student at a different Catholic school, please notify our team at scholarshipteam@archny.org.

FACTS & Technical Support 

What is FACTS? 

FACTS is our third-party application processor. You may receive emails from them regarding required documents. 

I need help with my online application or FACTS account. 

If you’re experiencing technical issues—such as: 

• Uploading documents
• Updating your email address
• Finding your school
• Accessing your application

please contact parent support at 646-794-3318. 

Do you offer assistance in Spanish? 

Yes. Spanish-speaking families can receive bilingual assistance through our Scholarship Parent Support team by calling 646-794-3318 option 2.

Still Need Help? 

Please fill out this form for further questions not answered here: 

https://www.innercityscholarshipfund.org/scholarship-information/