To provide tuition assistance that enables diverse low-income children to attend Catholic schools, and
To help children and families break the cycle of poverty and disadvantage by supporting access to quality Catholic education in the Diocese of Oakland.
FACE provides tuition grants to students in-need who attend Catholic schools in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Founded in 1978.
Grants are based on financial need and school admission standards.
Grants are not based on an applicant's religion, gender, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other criteria.
FACE requires families to contribute at least 15% of tuition for each child that FACE supports.
In the class of 2007, 98% of FACE high school seniors graduated and 100% of the graduates will continue their education at two- and four-year colleges and universities. They are on the journey to becoming contributing members of their community, their world.
