Private School Financial Aid in Kentucky
2026 programs, income limits, and how to apply
Kentucky has no state voucher program, but 34% of private school families still get aid through tax credit scholarships and school-based financial assistance. Average tuition: $8,400/year.
Check Your Eligibility
Enter your household income to see which Kentucky programs you might qualify for.
Gross income before taxes. Income limits shown for a family of 4; actual limits scale with household size.
Kentucky Financial Aid Programs
All available programs for private school families in 2026
Education Opportunity Account
95% tax credit for donors. Scholarships for low-income students in Jefferson/Fayette counties
Income limit: $58,000/year (family of 4)
$4,800
/year max
School-based financial aid
Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville and Diocese of Lexington offer tuition assistance
Varies
by school
The Full Picture in Kentucky
Kentucky's tax credit scholarship program is geographically limited — it only covers Jefferson County (Louisville) and Fayette County (Lexington). If you're outside those two counties, school-based aid is your only option. Catholic schools are the backbone of Kentucky private education and most offer parish-funded tuition assistance. The Archdiocese of Louisville has one of the more generous diocesan aid programs in the region.
How to Apply for Aid in Kentucky
Apply for state programs first
Apply through your state's scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs) for tax credit scholarships. These have the biggest awards.
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.