The First Step to Financial Assistance & Affordability
Catholic Education Arizona
There is no longer a FAIR Application, CEA now processes their financial aid assessment through the FACTS platform. HERE are FAQ's to assist you.
Thank you for applying for a tuition/financial aid scholarship through Catholic Education Arizona, a School Tuition Organization (STO) certified by the Arizona Department of Revenue. Since 1998, Catholic Education Arizona has provided over 161,000 scholarships to students enrolled in Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools, St. Michael’s Indian School and Hope Ignites Scholars. We are pleased to partner with FACTS for our application management, and invite all families to apply, regardless of income.
The 2026-2027 application fee is $31.
FACTS Application Helpline: 866-441-4637
CEA Assistance: 602-218-6542 or [email protected]
If you are also applying for assistance from a school or another STO that uses FACTS, you will need to fill out a separate application.
CEA Assistance: 602-218-6542 or [email protected]
If you are also applying for assistance from a school or another STO that uses FACTS, you will need to fill out a separate application.
Scholarship Timeline for 2026-2027
Round 1 Awards
February 1, 2026 - FACTS/CEA Application opens
April 15, 2026 - FACTS/CEA Application closes
June 30, 2026 – Parents/Schools notified of scholarship awards
February 1, 2026 - FACTS/CEA Application opens
April 15, 2026 - FACTS/CEA Application closes
June 30, 2026 – Parents/Schools notified of scholarship awards
Round 2 Awards
April 16, 2026 – FACTS/CEA Application opens
August 21, 2026 – FACTS/CEA Application closes
September 30, 2026 – Parents/Schools notified of scholarship awards
Round 3 Awards (Based on Fund Availability)
August 22, 2026 – FACTS/CEA Application opens
TBD – FACTS/CEA Application closes
Families may not accept funds from the STO and ESA programs at the same time.
August 22, 2026 – FACTS/CEA Application opens
TBD – FACTS/CEA Application closes
Families may not accept funds from the STO and ESA programs at the same time.
Catholic Education Arizona is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization and has never accepted gifts designated for individuals. Per state law, a school tuition organization cannot award, restrict or reserve scholarships solely on the basis of donor recommendation. A taxpayer may not claim a tax credit if the taxpayer agrees to swap donations with another taxpayer to benefit either taxpayer’s own dependent.
Finance Office
Linda Surovick
Director of Finance
480.963.1900, Ext. 2072