SC Education Scholarship Trust Fund

SC ESTF

St. Joseph Catholic School is now a proud provider of the South Carolina ESTF program.

The Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program is administered by the South Carolina Department of Education that allows qualifying South Carolina families to apply for a scholarship. For the 2025-2026 school year, the award amount is $7,500. For the 2026-2027 school year, the awarded amount will be $7,634.

Application for renewing families will be open beginning November 1, 2025. Please note: In accordance with Act 11, all returning families must submit an application through FACTS for the 2026-2027 school year. There are no exceptions.

Primary Eligibility Factors:

Is your child K5 through 12th grade, not exceeding age 22?
Do you reside in South Carolina?
Do you have an annual household income at or below 500% of the federal poverty (FPL) guidelines based on Adjusted Gross Income?