You won’t know if you qualify unless you apply. The application for Financial Aid is separate from the application for admission, although the two application cycles do overlap. First, apply for admission to Salpointe if you are a prospective student.
Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO) – CTSO is the primary Financial Aid source for Salpointe Catholic High School. Visit the CTSO Website and navigate to the Scholarship Tab at the top. Click the Scholarship Application drop-down and click on “Apply Here”.
Financial Aid through CTSO is awarded to current and newly admitted students on the basis of demonstrated need, as determined by factors such as income, family size, assets, and liabilities. Families are required to reapply on a yearly basis. To apply, visit the CTSO Website and navigate to the Scholarship Tab at the top. Click the Scholarship Application drop-down and click on “Apply Here”.
Financial Aid awards through CTSO are based on need and determined after all applications are reviewed. Award amounts generally range from $500 to $6,000.
Salpointe strongly encourages its families to pursue additional funding opportunities that may be available for your student through Arizona Individual and Corporate Tax Credits and other Financial need‐based School Tuition Organizations (STOs). Please visit websites for actual application deadlines. Below is a list of recommended STOs that work closely with Salpointe and its families.
Click here for a complete list of School Tuition Organizations (STOs) certified to receive contributions for the Arizona Individual Tax Credit Program.
A School Tuition Organization cannot award, restrict or reserve scholarships solely based on a donor’s recommendation. A taxpayer may not claim a state tax credit if the taxpayer agrees to swap donations with another taxpayer to benefit either taxpayer’s own dependent.
The Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, which began in 2011, is the new frontier in school choice. ESA was expanded in 2012 to include students in failing schools, foster care children and children of military personnel, in addition to special needs students.
ESA was expanded in 2012 to include students in failing schools, foster care children and children of military personnel, in addition to special needs students.
The average ESA amount is $8,000.
Who Qualifies?
In order to be eligible for the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program for the 2025-2026 school year, a student must reside in Arizona.
Please note that if you are accepted into the ESA Program and receive an award, you cannot combine that award with any other Financial Aid, Scholarships, and/or Tax Credits. If you are seeking financial aid, scholarships and/or tax credits for less than $8,000, the ESA program could be a better option for you. If you are seeking more that $8,000 in financial aid, scholarships and/or tax credits, please do not apply for the ESA program.
Click here for additional information about the ESA Program and how to apply.
Incoming Freshmen are considered for a $1,000 Freshmen Year Merit Scholarship. The scholarship is based on the student’s Entrance Exam (HSPT) scores. All incoming freshmen who are admitted to Salpointe in the first admissions round are evaluated for a merit scholarship. Please note, the Merit Scholarship is for freshman year only.
