Financial aid applications are already open for the 2025-2026 school year. Please apply for aid as early as possible to ensure that you receive the maximum amount of aid possible. 

Children's Scholarship Fund

Applications for Children's Scholarship Fund for the 2025-2026 school year are NOW OPEN.

Application Length: One page- Less than 5 minutes
Registration fee: Free to enter the lottery, if selected, $15
Award system: Lottery

                                      Income eligibility:

• Proof of income – All taxable and non-taxable income is required for all adults in the household. Income includes but is not limited to, Federal 1040 Tax Returns (no W2s), public assistance, child support, social security, unemployment, worker’s comp, retirement or VA benefits, foster/adoption subsidies, etc.
• Proof of address – A current lease/mortgage is required if the address on any documents is outside of Philadelphia.
• Proof of guardianship – Birth certificate or custody order required for any child in the household not claimed as a dependent on the federal tax return. Custody orders are required for any non-biological child of the registering adult.

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BLOCS

Applications for BLOCS for the 2025-2026 school year are NOW OPEN.

 Application Length: Approx. 20 minutes

 Registration Fee: $30

 Award System: Income-based qualification

 Income eligibility: 

Families with one dependent must have an annual income of less than $108,444 + $19,088 for a total of $127,532 to qualify. For each additional dependent, you can make an additional $19,088 per child.

Documentation required for application:

• Proof of income – 1040, and Schedule 1 if applicable. If you own a business, also your Schedule 3.