A Message from the Superintendent of Schools Regarding the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

Daniel S. Roy, the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Fall River, issued a message regarding the federal scholarship tax credit and the financial challenges facing Catholic school families.

Roy noted that the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) typically provides more than $1.3 million in need-based scholarships to over 900 children annually. However, he stated that persistent and emergent financial needs often exceed the resources available through FACE. He specifically highlighted the difficulty families face when trying to bridge the tuition gap between elementary school and high school.