Question 1

1. What is the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund?

Accepted Answer

The Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund helps make Catholic education more accessible and affordable for students and families throughout the Diocese of Columbus by providing scholarship assistance to eligible students attending Catholic schools.The program operates through the Diocesan Education Corporation (DEC), a certified Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) recognized by the Ohio Attorney General. DEC was the first organization in the State of Ohio to be certified as an SGO.

Question 2

2. What is a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO)?

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A Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives charitable, tax-deductible donations and distributes those funds as scholarships to eligible K–12 students. SGOs must maintain nonprofit status and comply with applicable program requirements, reporting standards, and regulatory guidelines. SGOs help expand educational opportunities by connecting donors who wish to support scholarship access with students and families seeking financial assistance for private school tuition and other qualified educational expenses.

Question 3

3. What is the difference between a tax credit and a tax deduction?

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Question 4

4. Is the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund different from Diocesan tuition assistance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While families use the same FACTS Grant & Aid application process, eligibility requirements, award calculations, and funding sources may vary between diocesan tuition assistance programs and SGO scholarship opportunities.

Question 5

5. How does the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund benefit students, families, and schools?

Accepted Answer

The Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund helps make Catholic education more accessible and affordable for students and families throughout the Diocese of Columbus by providing scholarship assistance to those with demonstrated financial need. These scholarships help expand educational opportunities, strengthen Catholic schools, and support the long-term future of Catholic education across the Diocese of Columbus.

Question 6

6. Which schools are supported through the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund?

Accepted Answer

The Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund supports all 51 Catholic schools within the Diocese of Columbus. A full list of participating schools is available on our website.Donors may designate their donations to one or multiple participating diocesan Catholic schools, allowing them to directly support scholarship opportunities within school communities that are meaningful to them.

Question 7

7. Is 100% of the funds used for scholarships?

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add image from FAQsApproximately 92.5% of funds raised are distributed directly as scholarships supporting students attending Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Columbus. A 7.5% administrative fee helps support:·        donation processing,·        donor stewardship,·        receipting,·        compliance,·        technology systems,·        reporting,·        outreach,·        and marketing efforts that help expand scholarship opportunities for students and families. This administrative fee remains below the typical nonprofit industry standard of approximately 10–15% for administrative and operational support.

Question 8

8. How is the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund governed?

Accepted Answer

The Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund operates through the Diocesan Education Corporation (DEC), a certified Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) recognized by the Ohio Attorney General. The program is administered in accordance with applicable nonprofit and scholarship program requirements to help ensure responsible stewardship, transparency, and accountability. The Diocesan Education Corporation undergoes an annual recertification process with the Ohio Attorney General to maintain its SGO certification and compliance status. Ohio SGOs must:·        Maintain annual certification with the Ohio Attorney General·        Comply with charitable registration/reporting requirements·        Use scholarship funds primarily for educational scholarships The Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund is also supported by an SGO Advisory Board that provides guidance, collaboration, and strategic oversight in support of the program’s mission and long-term growth.

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1. What is the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund?

2. What is a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO)?

3. What is the difference between a tax credit and a tax deduction?

4. Is the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund different from Diocesan tuition assistance?

5. How does the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund benefit students, families, and schools?

6. Which schools are supported through the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund?

7. Is 100% of the funds used for scholarships?

8. How is the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund governed?

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We're here to help.

Email: SGO@columbuscatholic.org
Phone:(614) 221-5829

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Everything You Need in One Place.

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund?

2. What is a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO)?

3. What is the difference between a tax credit and a tax deduction?

4. Is the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund different from Diocesan tuition assistance?

5. How does the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund benefit students, families, and schools?

6. Which schools are supported through the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund?

7. Is 100% of the funds used for scholarships?

8. How is the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund governed?

NEED HELP?

Can't find what you're looking for? We're here to help. Email: SGO@columbuscatholic.org Phone:(614) 221-5829

Can't find what you're looking for?
We're here to help.

Email: SGO@columbuscatholic.org
Phone:(614) 221-5829