Private School Financial Aid in Washington
2026 programs, income limits, and how to apply
Washington has no state voucher program, but 38% of private school families still get aid through school-based financial assistance. Average tuition: $14,600/year.
Check Your Eligibility
Enter your household income to see which Washington programs you might qualify for.
Gross income before taxes. Income limits shown for a family of 4; actual limits scale with household size.
Washington Financial Aid Programs
All available programs for private school families in 2026
School-based financial aid
Seattle-area independent schools and Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle offer institutional aid
Varies
by school
Fulcrum Foundation
Catholic school scholarship fund serving the Archdiocese of Seattle. Need-based grants
Income limit: $65,000/year (family of 4)
$3,500
/year max
The Full Picture in Washington
Washington has no state income tax, so there's no tax credit or deduction to leverage. All aid is school-based. Seattle-area independent schools (Lakeside, Bush, Seattle Academy) have the strongest aid programs. Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle and the Fulcrum Foundation provide need-based scholarships. Outside Seattle, private schools are fewer and aid budgets are smaller. Apply to TADS or SSS for financial aid assessment at most schools.
How to Apply for Aid in Washington
Apply for state programs first
Washington 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.