For well over a century Catholic schools in Western Pennsylvania have provided high quality, academic and moral education to hundreds of thousands of Catholic and non-Catholic students.  Parental involvement and community service are integral to the Catholic school formula for success.  If you are interested in a holistic approach to your child’s education, and if you demand excellence, then choose from our more than 100 area Catholic elementary or secondary Catholic schools.

There are currently over 100 Catholic schools in six counties in Western Pennsylvania.  If you would like to visit one of these schools near your neighborhood, please call 412.456-3090.  All our schools are fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.

Our Catholic schools are noted for their rigorous academics and strong emphasis on moral values.  With a dropout rate of less than 1%, standardized test scores well above the national average, and 98% of Catholic high school students going on to higher education, our students
are well prepared for leadership positions in 21st Century America.

For information call
Dr. Ron Bowes at 412-456-3090.
or email rbowes@diopitt.org

• The Diocese of Pittsburgh distributes approximately 6,000 grants a year from the Scholastic Opportunity Scholarship (SOS) Fund.  Grants range from $100 to thousands of dollars based on eligibility and need.
  
  
•  There is also aid for Catholic students from the Bishop Education Fund (BEF) with grants ranging from $100 to $350 based on need.
  
  
•  There are a number of foundations and scholarship organizations that provide additional tuition aid.
  
  
• Many elementary schools have Angel Funds and High Schools have tuition assistance grants.

To find out what your aid package may be, contact the Catholic school in which you are planning to enroll your child/children.

A Better Use for Your State Tax Dollars…

• Wouldn’t you love to divert your state taxes to a really good cause that would benefit quality, cost effective Catholic schools in your community.
  
  
• PA’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program provides a tax credit of up to 90% for companies that donate to approved non-profit scholarship organizations in the Commonwealth. Credit can be up to 100% with this donation counting as a charitable gift on your Federal taxes.
  
  
• Since 2001 the Diocese of Pittsburgh has raised close to $20 million from 220 companies for its Scholastic Opportunity Scholarship (SOS) fund.
  
  
• All C Corporations, S Corporations and Subchapter S Corporations can give from their tax bill up to $300,000 annually.
  
  
• So if you pay corporate net income tax, capital stock & franchise tax, insurance premium tax, title insurance tax, or are a pass-through corporation, you are eligible to give.
  

More than 2,000 kids, parents, teachers, businesses and administrators came to the Capitol today to attend the 9th Birthday Party of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. The EITC saves families and state money. Join the celebration by watching a recap of today's festivities.