Tuition Assistance Program Guide

The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is administered by Allsup Charitable Services (ACS). This guide helps parents and guardians understand the program and how it works.

  1. Tour private schools and decide which is the best fit for your child(ren).

  2. Fill out the TAP application online.

  3. The application asks you to include proof of income and your monthly expenses. Make sure to upload your most recent documents.

    • Tax Documents - 2024 W-2 OR Tax Returns from 2023 or 2024.

    • Two most recent pay stubs.

    • Other Types of Income - Examples:  Social Security, unemployment, workers' compensation, VA benefits, TANF, etc.  

  4. Once your application documents are received, ACS might contact you with questions. ACS will review your application and let you know of the decision. Tuition assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.

  5. If you are approved for tuition assistance, you will get an award letter. This letter will show your tuition co-pay, the amount of assistance you’re getting, and the total tuition.

  6. Sign and send back the TAP Agreement Form, which will be included with the approval letter.

  7. Turn in the school’s registration forms along with a copy of the tuition award letter from ACS.

  8. Complete all the enrollment steps the school requests, like taking placement tests.

  9. ACS will confirm student attendance at the beginning of every semester and send tuition payments directly to the school.

  10. Pay your tuition co-payment directly to the school.