Private School Financial Aid in Delaware
2026 programs, income limits, and how to apply
Delaware has no state voucher program, but 35% of private school families still get aid through school-based financial assistance. Average tuition: $10,200/year.
Check Your Eligibility
Enter your household income to see which Delaware programs you might qualify for.
Gross income before taxes. Income limits shown for a family of 4; actual limits scale with household size.
Delaware Financial Aid Programs
All available programs for private school families in 2026
School-based financial aid
Individual schools set aid based on demonstrated need
Varies
by school
The Full Picture in Delaware
Delaware has no state-funded private school aid program. The private school sector is small (about 130 schools). Catholic schools in the Wilmington diocese are the most common and typically offer parishioner discounts and need-based tuition assistance. Apply directly to schools. Friends schools (Wilmington Friends, etc.) have endowment-funded aid for Quaker and non-Quaker families.
How to Apply for Aid in Delaware
Apply for state programs first
Delaware has no state-funded program. Skip to step 2.
Apply for school-based aid at every school
Most schools use TADS, FACTS, or SSS for financial aid assessment. Apply by January-February for the following school year. School aid stacks with state programs.
Check private scholarship organizations
Local nonprofits, community foundations, and religious organizations often provide additional scholarships. Search "[your city] private school scholarships" for local options.