Faith Builders Scholarship Program

We are participating in Faith Builders Scholarship program to provide financial support to our families.

At a high level, this program allows business or individuals to make a contribution the Faith Builders SPE (Special Purpose Entity) and receive a 90% PA state tax credit for the contribution! For example, contribute $10,000 and get a $9,000 credit on your state income tax. This money is then sent to a scholarship fund managed by Faith Builders.

Note: The minimum contribution is $3,000.

Families will then apply to Faith Builders Scholarship services before school and scholarship awards are given based on need. Awards given are based on a lot variables such as how much is in the fund, how many families apply, the number of dependents, and the financial situation for the family applying.

To learn more about the program, please visit the Faith Builders website, or view the Faith Builders Informational Flyer or YouTube link below.

We understand you will likely have questions about the program so please reach out to the person you know best below and they can help you through the process.

Joshua Martin 717-926-4196

Jim Kreider 717-926-5012

Justin Brubaker 717-658-4032

Aaron Peachey 717-250-4054

Roger Diller 717-360-3019

Marlin Gayman 717-552-7116

Lynwood Petre 717-466-6339

Families - Applying for Tuition Aid

Applications are open for the 2024-2025 school year. Follow the instructions below:

1) Download & print out the application form

2) Fill out and submit the form to Faith Builders by email, fax, or mail by June 30 (there is not an online form available at this time)

3) Faith Builders will process your application and determine your aid before school starts in August. Faith Builders will inform you of your aid amount. The aid will then be sent directly to the school and deducted from your tuition.

Individuals/Businesses - Apply Online to Contribute

In order to contribute to the scholarship fund, you need to apply to join the Faith Builders SPE (Special Purpose Entity). Once admitted, you will then be able to make your contribution. The recommended way to apply is with the online application below.

Contributions made in 2024 and the corresponding tax credit will go towards your 2024 tax return.

Already in the SPE? If you are already an Faith Builders SPE member, you would just need to contact Faith Builders and direct them to send your contribution to Upward Christian Academy.

Contact Lucy Miller @ (814) 789-4518 extension 245

Here is a long video of how it all works!