Paying for Catholic school in Hillsborough County

Seventeen Catholic schools are registered in the Hillsborough district, from parish elementaries to Jesuit and Tampa Catholic. Here's how families combine the state award with parish and school aid.

The usual stack

State scholarship ($8,429 for K-3 in 2026-27), then parishioner pricing and sibling discounts, then need-based aid through the school.

Check the participation flag

Most but not all Hillsborough Catholic schools are listed as FTC/FES-EO participants. Each school page shows the state's flag.

High school

The 9-12 award is $7,644. Catholic high schools typically add need-based aid for the balance.

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