How do families pay for Catholic school in Palm Beach County?
Most families combine the state scholarship ($8,890 for K-3, $8,288 for grades 4-8, $8,091 for grades 9-12 in 2026-27) with school-based aid. Parishioner pricing, sibling discounts and need-based aid vary by school.
12 of 12 Catholic schools in the district carry the FTC/FES-EO flag, so check a school's page before assuming it takes the scholarship.
What diocesan funds exist?
The Diocese of Palm Beach lists the Lumen Christi Appeal, the Helping Hands Scholarship Fund, the Stockard Scholarships and the Norma T. Pace Scholarships, awarded through schools. Gerstner Distinguished Scholars is for high school.
The diocese does not publish deadlines or dollar amounts, so contact the school.
What should a family ask a Catholic school's office?
Ask which scholarship organization the school uses, what is owed after the state award, which diocesan funds the school awards and by when to apply for each.
Request the fee schedule in writing.
What is a typical Catholic-school aid layer, and what is it not?
The short version: awarded by the school from diocesan or parish funds, and not a central diocesan application.
| It is | It is not |
|---|---|
| Awarded by the school from diocesan or parish funds | A central diocesan application |
| Added after the state scholarship | A substitute for the state scholarship |
| Based on need or on parish membership at some schools | Automatic |
Related questions
What is the next step for my family?
Take the funding check, which runs about two minutes. An advisor then lists each program your household can use and the dates that apply to you.