Financial Aid
Please call our school office at 718-965-7340. If you have any questions about financial aid.
Futures in Education is proud to provide partial tuition assistance for families demonstrating financial need, and who meet eligibility requirements.
Financial aid applications for this coming September 2026 will open on Wednesday, January 15, 2026.
Learn More and Apply at futuresineducation.org
Download the '26-27 Tuition Assistance Flyers
Eligibility Criteria
- Existence of Italian-American Ancestry
- Financial Need
- Academic Excellence
- Service to school and community
- Students entering grades K-8
Application Process
- Complete application and provide supporting documentation which includes grade verification, report card, and letters of recommendation
- It is the applicants responsibility to ensure a completed application package is received by PSAS for the application deadline.
The Columbus Citizenship Program is also extended to 8th graders entering high schools.
sspnyc.org
Program Offerings
- A scholarship to attend one of our partner high schools across the city. Families are responsible for a portion of tuition annually and any additional school fees. Remainder is covered by SSP and partnered high school.
- A dedicated mentor during high school. Many of these relationships last far beyond the four years.
- Education programs and college and career prep support throughout high school.
- A network comprised of Student Sponsor Partners staff, school administrators, supportive community members, and fellow students and alumni.
Eligibility Requirements
- Entering the 9th grade in September 2026 and interested in one of our partner schools.
- Residing in New York and able to easily commute to school (within reasonable distance).
- Annual income of $12,000 or less per household member (i.e. Family of four: $48,000).
- Final 7th grade GPA must be between 70-85%.
- Attendance record cannot exceed 15 absences and 15 latenesses in 7th grade.
- No major disciplinary infractions or behavioral comments.
- TACHS exam highly recommended.
- Must attend SSP Orientation and Summer Readiness Course (if accepted, and required by school).
- Must be willing to work with a mentor for four years.
- Guardian must contribute a portion of tuition every year and about $1,000 in school fees.
Most accepted students attended public or charter middle schools. Limited scholarships are available for Catholic school students already receiving funding for middle school.