Tax Credit Scholarships

We invite you to attend our Open House and “Invest in Kids Act,” presentation on Tuesday, Dec 19, 2017. Our open house will take place from 5:15 to 5:45 pm. Everyone is welcome to tour the school and meet with teachers and staff. Immediately following our open house, we will have the “Invest in Kids Act” presentation from 5:45 to 6:15 PM in our parish hall (7130 S. Hamlin). The “Invest in Kids Act,” will offer children from households with limited financial resources, who want to attend private schools, access to new scholarships. The scholarships offered through this program could cover up to 100 percent of tuition and eligible fees for next school year.

We will provide: Information on the application process: You will need to apply for tax credit scholarships through a scholarship granting organization (SGO).

What you need to apply: -Copy of 2016 federal tax return, 1099, W-2 or year-end pay stubs. -Verification of Illinois residence (utility bill, driver’s license etc.). -Documentation of student age (birth certificate, federal/state ID or passport). -Student’s prior semester report card. -If available, letter of acceptance or enrollment at an eligible school.

Help applying: Dates and times Queen of the Universe will be available to assist with the application.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligibility to receive a scholarship is based on your family’s household income. For example, a student could receive a scholarship if his/her family income is less than $73,800 a year for a family of four.

Scholarship amount: Your family could receive a scholarship that covers up to 100 percent of tuition and eligible fees for next school year.