Private School Financial Aid in Virginia
2026 programs, income limits, and how to apply
Virginia has no state voucher program, but 42% of private school families still get aid through tax credit scholarships and school-based financial assistance. Average tuition: $14,200/year.
Check Your Eligibility
Enter your household income to see which Virginia programs you might qualify for.
Gross income before taxes. Income limits shown for a family of 4; actual limits scale with household size.
Virginia Financial Aid Programs
All available programs for private school families in 2026
Education Improvement Scholarships
65% state tax credit for SGO donations. Scholarships for families below 300% FPL (~$78K/family of 4)
Income limit: $78,000/year (family of 4)
$8,000
/year max
School-based financial aid
Northern Virginia and Richmond independent schools have large endowment-funded aid budgets
Varies
by school
The Full Picture in Virginia
Virginia's tax credit scholarship provides real aid for families under 300% FPL — up to $8,000/year through approved SGOs. Northern Virginia private schools (Potomac, Sidwell, Madeira) have the biggest endowments and meet substantial need. Catholic Dioceses of Arlington and Richmond offer sliding-scale tuition. Virginia's aid landscape is split: DC suburbs have top-tier options and generous aid, while rural Virginia has fewer schools and smaller aid budgets.
How to Apply for Aid in Virginia
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.