FALL RIVER — FACE, the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education, awards need-based scholarships to assist with tuition costs for students attending a Catholic school in the Diocese of Fall River.

The application period for FACE scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Returning student applications must be completed by March 31, 2025.

All families with one or more children registered in a Catholic school in the Diocese of Fall River are eligible to apply.

FACE uses the FACTS Tuition Management system to gather specific data to determine the level of financial aid. Factors, such as income, expenses, household size, and number of children in Catholic schools, are used to help FACE make an informed decision about the amount of financial aid needed for each family. The application is only available online.

Complete only one FACTS application for your family, including all students in the family (elementary and high school) on the same form. The cost per application is $45.

New applicants can go to https://online.factsmgt.com/aid to register. Returning students need to update their FACTS application each year.

The online FACTS application is available in Spanish.

Families must submit their application, 2023 Federal tax-returns, 2024 W-2’s and other non-taxable documentation along with the $45 non-refundable application fee. If applicants do not have W-2 income 2024 Federal Tax Returns are requested.

Please visit “How to Apply” on the  FACE website for helpful resources and FAQs.

FACE exists to ensure that low income or financial hardships are not barriers to educational access for families who wish to choose where they send their children to school. Since its beginnings in 1991 as the St. Mary’s Education Fund, over $21 million in aid has been distributed to children in grades K-12 throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod.

It is very important to complete with all requested documentation your application by the deadline of March 31, 2025, to ensure your family is considered for scholarship opportunities.

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