Accepting EITC Scholarship Applications

by | Jul 6, 2026 | CFFC News

The Community Foundation of Fayette County’s (CFFC) Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program offers tuition assistance for Pre-Kindergarten and K-12 Fayette County, PA students attending a participating private school. To apply, families can obtain an EITC Scholarship Application from their school, then submit the completed application to CFFC, 250 West Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401. All applications must be received or post-marked on or before July 31, 2026.

CFFC’s Participating K-12 Schools:

  • A.G. Montessori School
  • Calvary Chapel Christian School
  • Chestnut Ridge Christian Academy
  • Conn Area Catholic School
  • Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School
  • Grace Academy
  • Mt. Carmel Christian School
  • Mt. Moriah Christian School
  • St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School
  • Verna Montessori School

CFFC’s Participating Pre-K Schools:

  • A.G. Montessori School
  • Asbury Preschool
  • Bright Beginnings Center for Learning
  • Calvary Chapel Christian School
  • Calvary United Methodist Church Preschool
  • Chestnut Ridge Christian Academy
  • Conn Area Catholic School
  • Grace Academy
  • Mt. Moriah Christian School
  • St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School
  • The Learning Lamp
  • Verna Montessori School

“We are grateful to COE Distributing, Laurel Technical Institute, PNC Bank, and United Concordia Insurance Company for their generous support of our EITC program,” said CFFC Chief Executive Officer Jessica Hajek-Bates. “Their commitment to education helps create meaningful opportunities for local students, and we deeply appreciate their partnership in investing in the future of our children.”

Businesses can learn more about how to receive tax credits and participate in this program by visiting the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) website.

Families who are selected to receive tuition assistance are typically notified in October. Please direct any questions to CFFC’s Accountant Celena Valentine by telephone at 724-437-8600 x114 or by email at cvalentine@cffayettepa.org.

 

 

Applications for Pre-K and K-12 Tuition Assistance

by | May 20, 2024 | CFFC News

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is accepting applications for Pre-K and K-12 tuition assistance for Fayette County students attending private schools. Applications are available at the participating schools and families must submit the application to CFFC, with a post-mark date no later than July 31, 2024.

The foundation is an approved Scholarship Organization, Pre-Kindergarten Organization, and Educational Improvement Organization through the Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development (DCED).

Thank you to COE Distributing! Pictured: Renee M. Couser and J.D. Ewing

“There are so many ways to help the community through charitable giving. We extend our thanks to COE Distributing, Key Bank, Laurel Business Institute, Mid Penn Bank, PNC Bank, and United Concordia for donating to these educational programs,” said Renee M. Couser, CFFC Executive Director.

Thank you to Mid Penn Bank! Pictured: Ashleigh L. Daniels, Renee M. Couser, Rebecca Wardle

In 2023, CFFC awarded $33,504 in K-12 tuition assistance and $8,000 in Pre-K tuition assistance for Fayette County students attending private schools.  Participating schools included A.G. Montessori School, Calvary Chapel Christian School, Conn Area Catholic School, Chestnut Ridge Christian Academy, Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School, Heritage Baptist Academy, Mt. Moriah Christian School, St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School, and Verna Montessori School.

More details, including eligibility requirements, are provided on the tuition assistance applications, which are available at the participating private schools. With questions for CFFC, families can call the office at 724-437-8600.