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Deadlines:

  • October 31st - Applications from Catholic school 8th Graders who wish to attend a Catholic high school are due October 31st.
  • January 31st - All other applications for high school awards are due January 31st.
  • March 31st - Elementary School and Pre-K applications are due March 31st.

Information for Parents

Frequently Asked Questions

Where and how do I apply?

  • 1.    You pick up your application packet at a participating Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
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  • 2.    You complete your form and return it the Catholic school your child will attend
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  • 3.    You submit the most recent tax returns and W-2 form (s)

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When can I apply? (Can I apply at any time? Do you have emergency tuition assistance?)

  • You must apply during the cycles. CEF does not accept applications outside of the three cycle dates.

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What other forms of proof of income may I use to submit along with my child’s tuition award application?

  • 1.    Formal letter of disbursement for Unemployment, Disability and/or Social Security
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  • 2.    Formal letter of disbursement for AFDC, Food Stamps and/or WIC
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  • 3.    Court order of alimony and/or child support

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How many applications may I submit?

  • If you have more than one child attending a Catholic school, you may submit an application for each child for grades Prek through 12th.

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How do I know if my child received a tuition award?

  • 1.    CEF will notify your school of the status of your application
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  • 2.    CEF will mail out awarded and waitlisted letters to parents/guardians
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Can I receive an application directly from CEF?

  • No. Applications for a tuition awards are only available through participating Catholic Schools. Please visit your school and pick up a tuition award application packet.

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Can I mail my application directly to CEF?

  • No. All applications and proof of income are reviewed and a formal written recommendation made by the principal or pastor before submitting to CEF.

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How does CEF receive my application?

  • After all the applications are reviewed by the principal or pastor and a formal recommendation attached to each application, the school then mails all applications at one time to CEF on or before our deadline.

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