St. John Catholic Academy is committed to working with all families who desire a Catholic education for their child(ren).  While Step Up Scholarships, available to all families, covers the majority of tuition, there is a gap between the cost to educate and what the State provides.  As such, the first step to applying for our available Grants and Aid is to complete the FACTS Grant and Aid application online.  The 26-27 Grant application is now open.  You will need your 2025 tax returns to complete the process, but be advised that no one from the Academy sees your personal information.  FACTS objectively calculates the ability to pay and need for support, which then allows us to assign appropriate aid. If you desire a Catholic education for your child, but are concerned about Tuition and Fees, please submit your application, and our finance manager will work with your family.  Applications for 26-27 will be evaluated on a rolling basis as soon as they are received by the school.  Please reach out to sjcafinance@sjseagles.org with any specific questions.

Important information and steps to take when applying:

• Read all requirements for eligibility before applying
• Upload all required documents, otherwise applications are not considered complete
• Be aware of the deadlines
• Apply for ALL grants and scholarships that you are eligible to receive
• Ask administration for assistance in completing applications for optimal results

Parish Participation Grant / Faith Based

Parish Participation Grant Form

• This Grant is for school-aged children and is considered a need-based Grant
• Pastors in each local Catholic parish agreed to participate for the upcoming school year, provided the student’s family follows the guidelines as established by our Diocese of Pensacola and Tallahassee.
  • • Participation in the parish includes living up to your Catholic responsibilities and your stewardship (giving of your time, talent and treasure).
    • Based on financial need, our local Catholic parishes may provide a grant of up to $800 per child to those parishioners who are registered and participating in that parish.
    • The Diocese requires each family to complete the following steps to apply for a Parish Participation Grant:
  • • • Facts Financial Aid Application:  If you feel as though your Family will qualify, the Diocese requires each Family first to complete the FACTS Financial Aid application and provide all required documentation.  This will ensure just and equitable consideration is given to all requests.   FACTS will complete an independent analysis to determine their recommendation for the amount of assistance needed by each family.
      • Parish Participation Grant Form:  Please complete and submit the form to SJCAfinance@sjseagles.org.
      • Once your application is processed, the form will be submitted to your Pastor to determine the amount of parish subsidy.
      • Please note:  If FACTS does not recommend assistance or if your Pastor does not approve a parish participant grant, you will be expected to pay the full tuition rate or gap after any approved Step Up scholarship award is applied,

Kremer Foundation Grant 

*Income Based * 25-26 Grants have already been awarded

• This grant is for school aged students only.
• The Kremer Foundation Grant can supplement any of the state granted scholarships including Family Empowerment Scholarship – Unique Abilities, Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, Family Empowerment Scholarship, etc.  
• Parent Application and income substantiation for the 26-27 school year must be submitted to the school office no later than April 15, 2026.   
• Prior year IRS Form 1040 taxes must be submitted with the paper application or uploaded into FACTS Grant & Aid Application.
• Household income must not exceed the Federal Food Program’s maximum family income for reduced priced meals.

State Scholarships

More information can be found at www.fldoe.org

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Voucher– Age Based, Florida residency required

Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida

• This is a state funded scholarship for children who will turn 4 years old prior to September 1
• If you have a student entering VPK (4year old class), you can visit the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida website at www.elcnwf.org to verify eligibility and to apply for a VPK voucher. This voucher will pay for the partial day (8am-11am) in full or will reduce the cost of the full day program. Include signed voucher with registration papers at the time of enrollment.

Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC)

The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) and the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO)