Applying for Family Aid Catholic Education (FACE)

Learn about the benefits of a Catholic Education and how it leads to a lifetime of learning, success, faith and service

Are you applying for a FACE grant for your child?  Learn how to apply and view our Frequently Asked Questions

Learn how you can support FACE and invest in the community leaders of the future by

FACE provides need-based tuition grants to students who attend Catholic schools in the Diocese of Oakland.

FACE was founded in 1978 and helps students regardless of religion, gender, ethnicity or citizenship. We hope to support over 700 students every school year.The recent success of our annual Gala and donated funds increases the number of grants given each year.

The Diocese of Oakland includes 39 elementary and 9 secondary Catholic schools throughout the East Bay.

***Add info about the application period & where to find that info***If you are interested in applying for a grant, click here.

Tuition Support

The promise of Catholic education is the full development of the whole person through faith formation opportunities and a rigorous academic curriculum that instills students with the community values of hard work, faith, respect, self-worth, compassion and service. FACE provides critical student support resources, for many, as the first generation of their families to receive a quality education that paves the way for higher education opportunities and beyond. FACE families come from neighborhoods where adversity is high. Sadly, in these same communities, hope, and the expectation of change for the future, is low.  With the gift of a Catholic education, students are not only able to endure and overcome many obstacles, but grow and thrive in the years to come.



Elementary School Grant Program

A Catholic elementary education lays the groundwork for solid academic discipline as well as the formation of a lifetime love of learning, and service to others in the wider community.  For the 2019-2020 academic year, an elementary education FACE grant provides $2,250 of support per student.

High School Grant Program

A Catholic high school education continues the formation of the whole person and offers each student the opportunity to develop intellectually, spiritually, and socially. In high school, students are encouraged to pursue their particular interests and form an individual identity as a member of the larger community.  For the 2019-2020 academic year, a high school FACE grant provides $3,500 of support per student.   We are happy to celebrate that at least 98% of a typical graduating class of FACE recipients continue their education at two- and four-year schools.

For any inquries or questions please contact:

Family Aid - Catholic Education
Diocese of Oakland
2121 Harrison Street, Suite 100
Oakland, CA 94612
510.271.1940      
Email us