Scholarships & school funding for K-12 families
In the loop.
At the table.
Every step.
Parent.org finds the scholarships, state education funds and tuition assistance your family may qualify for, and the schools where you can use them. Plain English, in one place, with you making the call.
- Private school scholarships
- State education accounts
- Tax-credit scholarships
- Tuition assistance
Here is what we check for your family
- Scholarships and state programs your family may qualify for, and how much each can cover.
- Schools near you where that money can be used: private, church, charter and homeschool options.
- The dates that matter for next school year, with a reminder before each one closes.
This is a preview page. The family report comes next.
Free for families. Parent.org is paid for by partner schools, never by parents.
How parent.org is funded
Parent.org is free for families because partner schools pay for it. We share your details with a school only when you ask us to, and you decide which schools to talk to.
Your funding
Scholarships, state programs and tuition assistance your family may qualify for.
Your options
Private, church, charter, homeschool and public choices near you.
Your deadlines
Application windows open and close every year. We tell you before they do.
Scholarships & funding
Four ways families get money for school
School funding goes by a different name in every state, and it is easy to miss a program your family qualifies for. These are the four kinds we check for you.
Private school scholarships
Awards from scholarship organizations and foundations that pay part or all of tuition. Many look at household income, and some are open to every family.
State education accounts
In some states, the state puts money in an account you control for tuition, tutoring, curriculum and other approved costs. Often called an ESA or an education freedom account.
Tax-credit scholarships
Scholarships paid for by donors who get a tax credit for giving. Many states run their own, and a federal version begins in 2027.
Tuition assistance
Financial aid from the school itself, plus sibling, church-member and multi-child discounts. Many schools offer it, but families usually have to ask.
The federal scholarship tax credit
Beginning January 1, 2027, taxpayers can claim a federal credit of up to $1,700 a year for donations to scholarship organizations. Those organizations award K-12 scholarships to families in states that take part. We track which states are in and when applications open.
How it works
Three steps, and you are in the loop
No jargon to decode, and you stay in charge the whole way.
Tell us about your family
Your state, your children's grades and the kind of school you are considering.
See your funding
We match you to the scholarships, state programs and tuition assistance you may qualify for.
Choose, and stay informed
Compare schools where the money can be used. We remind you before every deadline.
Schools near me
Every kind of school, side by side
- Private schools. Independent K-12 schools, with tuition and the funding each one accepts.
- Church and faith-based schools. Christian, Catholic and other religious schools near you.
- Charter schools. Tuition-free public schools you apply to.
- Homeschool and microschools. Including which costs state programs can cover.
- Public school choice. Transfers and open enrollment where your state allows it.
Deadlines
Never miss an application window
Scholarship and state program windows open and close every year, and the dates differ by state. Tell us where you live and we will send a reminder before each one closes.
- Jan 1, 2027
The federal scholarship tax credit takes effect. Donations made from this date can fund new K-12 scholarships in states that take part.
- Each year
State scholarship and education account programs open their application windows. Some have limited funds, so earlier is better.
- Before you enroll
Ask each school about its own tuition assistance. Aid budgets are limited, so ask early.
Our promise to parents
Your child. Your call. We keep you in the loop.
Nobody knows your child better than you do. Our job is to make sure you have the whole picture before you decide.
You see every option
Private, church, charter, homeschool and public choices, shown side by side.
You decide who calls
We share your details with a school only when you ask us to.
You never pay
Partner schools pay for parent.org, so the service is free for families.
For schools
Reach families who are already checking their funding
- Get listed. A verified profile with your grades, tuition and the funding programs you accept.
- Meet ready families. Parents who asked to hear from a school like yours.
- Program help. Guidance on getting approved to accept state scholarship and education account funds.
- The parent.org badge. Show families your school is listed and verified.
Talk to a guide
Rather talk it through? We are here.
A parent.org guide can walk you through the programs in your state and what to do first. It is free, and there is no obligation.
Leave your number and a guide will call or text you back.
Questions parents ask
Straight answers
Is parent.org free for families?
Yes. Parent.org is free for families. Partner schools pay for the service, so parents never do.
Is parent.org a government website?
No. Parent.org is an independent service. It is not a government agency and it is not a school. We explain public programs, and the official application always happens with the state or the scholarship organization that runs the program.
What kinds of school funding does parent.org check?
Four kinds: private school scholarships, state education accounts (often called ESAs or education freedom accounts), tax-credit scholarships, and tuition assistance or financial aid offered by the schools themselves.
What is the federal scholarship tax credit that starts in 2027?
Beginning January 1, 2027, taxpayers can claim a federal income tax credit of up to $1,700 a year for donations to scholarship granting organizations. Those organizations award K-12 scholarships to families in states that choose to take part.
Do I have to pick a private school to use parent.org?
No. We show private, church, charter, homeschool and public choices side by side. You decide what fits your child, and you decide which schools hear from you.