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Tuition Assistance for Catholic School Education

08/31/2026

Q: How is financial need verified?
A: Families apply for tuition assistance through FACTS, a third-party financial aid assessment service used by all Archdiocesan Catholic schools. In addition to the FACTS assessment, Ascend works closely with school leaders to better understand each family's unique circumstances, particularly when financial challenges may not be fully reflected in the application.

Questions? Email [email protected]

08/20/2026

"Through prayer, meaningful service, and a supportive faith community, our students learn that faith is not simply something they study, it is something they live." - Cathedral School

Our Summer Magazine is out now! Read this story and others celebrating the impact of Catholic education on the home page of our website.

08/16/2026

Each month, we're highlighting a virtue that inspires students, educators, families, and our community to grow in character and faith.

Inclusivity is welcoming each person with dignity, recognizing their unique gifts, and creating a community where everyone has the opportunity to belong and thrive. At Ascend, inclusivity means helping make Catholic education more accessible to families across Western Oregon.

08/10/2026

Meet Sara Follen Salvi, retired teacher and member of the Ascend Board. Sara is a graduate of St. Thomas More Catholic School and St. Mary's Academy. Sara and her husband were proud to have their three children attend St. John Fisher School and later graduate from Portland Catholic high schools. She participated actively as a volunteer at SJF grade school, from working on auctions to coaching CYO Sports Oregon and SW Washington basketball teams. In her last 25 years in education, she returned to teach at her alma mater, St. Mary’s. Sara believes in the great importance of helping families access the important spiritual and educational rewards of a Catholic education for their children.

08/05/2026

School Spotlight: O'Hara Catholic School (Eugene, OR)

We're proud to partner with in helping more students access a Catholic education in communities across Western Oregon.

07/30/2026

"I appeal to Pastors, consecrated men and women, laypeople, those responsible for institutions, teachers and students: be servants of the world of education, choreographers of hope, tireless seekers of wisdom, credible creators of expressions of beauty."

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The Holy See. (2025, October 28). Drawing New Maps of Hope [Letter]. Retrieved from https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/apost_letters/documents/20251027-disegnare-nuove-mappe.html

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07/28/2026

"We are truly thankful for your generosity and the blessing it brings to our family. Your support through the Tuition Assistance program is a gift that allows our children to receive not only an excellent education but also a faith-filled foundation for life. May God bless you for your kindness and care you show to O’Hara families."
- Ascend Family at O'Hara Catholic School (Eugene, OR)

07/22/2026

Q: Where does my donation go?
A: Donations are used according to each donor’s wishes. The majority of gifts to Ascend are designated for Immediate Tuition Assistance, meaning 100% of those funds are awarded to families in need of tuition support. Donors may also choose to direct their gifts to a specific school or to Ascend’s area of greatest need. Funds are then allocated, prioritizing students with the most need.

Questions? Email [email protected]

07/21/2026

Summer is a season of rest, reflection, and looking ahead.

While classrooms may be quieter, our work continues as we prepare tuition assistance for students returning this fall. Gifts made during the summer months help us continue providing opportunities for families throughout the school year.

Thank you to everyone who supports our mission and believes every child deserves access to a Catholic education.

07/18/2026

At Ascend, we believe education shapes both minds and hearts. Each month, we're highlighting a virtue that inspires students, educators, families, and our community to grow in character and faith.

Gratitude is recognizing the good in our lives and appreciating the people who make it possible. It reminds us to give thanks for both big blessings and everyday moments.

At Ascend, we're especially grateful for the students, families, schools, donors, and supporters who make Catholic education accessible to more children each year. Every act of generosity creates new opportunities and strengthens our community.

What's one thing you're grateful for today?

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2838 E Burnside Street
Portland, OR
97214

Telephone

+15032338318

Website

https://ascend-cseforegon.org/

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