Aspiring Scholars works to help build access to a high quality educational experience in a nurturing, faith-based environment for families who otherwise could not afford Catholic school tuition. To make this possible, we rely on donors like you to donate all or a portion of your state tax liability to fund scholarship opportunities.

Why should I direct my State taxes to this program?

If you have a tax liability to the State of Louisiana, why not direct those funds to Catholic education in your community?  The State Tuition Tax Credit Program allows individuals and businesses with Louisiana state income tax liability to direct those funds toward qualifying families seeking a Catholic School Education.  Donors receive:

• 95% tax credit on their donation
• The remaining 5% goes towards administrative fees and can be claimed as a federal charitable deduction.

If your donation exceeds the tax liability for the first year, you can carry over the unused portion for up to three taxable years.  Donors may choose to designate 100% of their donation for administrative costs, however, this donation will not be eligible for a credit.

Tax Information

Louisiana Department of Revenue Revenue Information Bulletin 18-024 explains the tax treatment of donations made to school tuition organizations for corporations and individuals.

Click here to access to RIB 18-024.