Private school is more affordable than you've been told.
Colorado has no vouchers — but Denver families have scholarships, tax-credit funding, preschool dollars and a partner fund with no income cap. We find every source and show you how to stack them.
Funding sources tracked for Denver families — most schools only tell you about one.
Income cap on our partner scholarship fund. Middle-income families finally have a source.
Federal scholarships arrive Jan 1. Colorado opted in. Get on the list now.
Metro communities covered, from Thornton to Castle Rock.
Almost nobody pays sticker price.
A typical Denver family stacks two to four sources. Here is what that looks like for a K-8 Christian school at $9,000.
Illustrative example. Actual awards depend on the school, your household, and program availability.
Funding sources for Denver families
Income-capped, faith-specific, preschool-only, brand-new — we track them all and tell you which ones fit.
The Edu Fund Partner Scholarship
Private scholarship funding for private, church, hybrid and alternative schooling — open to every Denver-area family.
Who qualifies →New for 2027Federal Tax-Credit Scholarship (2027)
Colorado opted in to the new federal scholarship program. Scholarships flow through Scholarship Granting Organizations starting January 1, 2027.
Who qualifies →Income-basedACE Scholarships
Denver's largest private K-12 scholarship provider. Partial, need-based awards usable at 150+ partner schools.
Who qualifies →CatholicSeeds of Hope (Catholic Schools)
Tuition assistance for Archdiocese of Denver Catholic schools, plus the Variable Tuition Program.
Who qualifies →FlexibleParents Challenge
Colorado Springs-based program funding private tuition, homeschool expenses, and public-school supplements.
Who qualifies →Ages 3-5Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK)
State-funded preschool hours for every 4-year-old — usable at participating church and private preschools.
Who qualifies →How The Edu Fund works
Tell us about your child
Grade, the kind of school you're drawn to, your part of the metro, and your timeline. Two minutes, no documents.
We build your funding stack
A School Funding Advisor matches you to every source you're eligible for — including ones your school never mentioned.
Enroll with confidence
We connect you to partner schools, walk you through applications, and track deadlines so nothing slips.
Find schools by type
Every listing shows tuition, the aid it accepts, and how our fund fits.
Catholic Schools
Archdiocese of Denver parish and independent Catholic schools, Pre-K through 12.
Browse →Christian Schools
Non-denominational and church-affiliated Christian academies across the metro.
Browse →Classical Christian Schools
Trivium-based academies with a liberal-arts, Great Books approach.
Browse →Church Schools
Schools launched and operated by a local congregation — often smaller, lower tuition, and growing fast.
Browse →Montessori & Alternative
Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio and project-based schools.
Browse →Microschools & Hybrid
Small multi-age learning pods and 2-3 day hybrid programs paired with home learning.
Browse →Homeschool Co-ops & Enrichment
Co-ops, enrichment centers and curriculum providers for homeschooling families.
Browse →Special Needs & Learning Differences
Schools serving dyslexia, ADHD, autism and other learning differences.
Browse →By community: Denver · Aurora · Lakewood · Littleton · Arvada · Westminster · Centennial · Highlands Ranch · Parker · Castle Rock · Thornton · Broomfield · Englewood · Wheat Ridge
Partner with The Edu Fund
We send you families who already have funding lined up. Churches thinking about launching a school get a start-up playbook and access to our partner's funding.
Deadlines, funding news and school choice in Denver
Colorado's 2027 Federal Scholarship: What Denver Parents Need to Know Now
The program starts January 1, 2027. Here is the timeline, who qualifies, and what to do this fall.
Read →September 15, 2026DPS SchoolChoice Window vs. Private School Deadlines: A Denver Family Calendar
Public choice, private admissions, and scholarship deadlines all land between January and April. Here's the map.
Read →September 8, 2026Why Church-Run Schools Are the Fastest-Growing Option in the Denver Metro
Lower tuition, smaller classes, and new funding are pushing congregations to open schools. Here's what's driving it.
Read →Find out what your family qualifies for
A 2-minute funding check. A real advisor calls you back — no sales pitch, no obligation.