In 2012, the Louisiana State Legislature established the Tuition Donation Credit program to provide scholarships for qualified low to moderate-income families to attend private schools (K-12). Act 377 of the Louisiana Legislature changed the program to a nonrefundable income tax credit effective January 1, 2018.

Soon after, the Archdiocese developed Aspiring Scholars as a partnership between the Catholic Community Foundation and the Office of Catholic Schools.  The goal was to create a qualified School Tuition Organization which would serve families who desired a Catholic Education for their children in Louisiana.  In December 2019, the State of Louisiana approved Aspiring Scholars as the newest State Tuition Tax Credit Program member. 

Aspiring Scholars currently serves over 20 schools in the Archdiocese of New Orelans, but our vision is to expand to every Catholic school in the State of Louisiana.  Your donations will help reach all families in need in our state!