MPRCS Tax Credit Scholarship Program

Redirect your Pennsylvania taxes to support MPRCS – and receive up to a 90% tax credit

• Fund scholarships and tuition reduction grants that benefit all MPRCS students and families
• Up to 90% PA tax credit
• Low net cost to participate

Instead of sending your full tax payment to Harrisburg, you can allocate a portion of those dollars to support MPRCS students.

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What This Means

Your participation helps generate tuition assistance for MPRCS families while providing significant Pennsylvania tax credits in return.

Each participating household or business helps strengthen the entire school community by expanding the scholarships and tuition reduction grants available to families.

A contribution with a net cost as low as $100 can generate $1,000 for MPRCS students, and can generate significantly more impact than a traditional donation, often up to 10x the impact.

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Your Impact

All MPRCS K-8 families benefit from scholarships or tuition reduction grants.

Over $220,000 was awarded in scholarships and tuition reduction grants for the 2025-2026 school year.

Participation continues to grow each year, increasing the tuition support available to MPRCS families.

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What Does It Cost?

Actual savings may vary based on your tax situation and commitment length (assumes a 2-year commitment). Please consult your tax professional about potential federal deductibility of net cost.

Even if your Pennsylvania taxes are already withheld through your paycheck, you still receive the credit – as a refund after you file your tax return.

Most participants find the net cost to be significantly lower than expected when compared to their total PA tax liability.  

Want to see your personalized net cost?  Use the BLOCS tax credit calculator

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How It Works 

1. We connect you with a trusted tax credit partner, such as BLOCS or the Foundation for Catholic Education (TuitionCare program administrator)
2. Make a commitment through one of our tax credit partners
3. Complete the short application (usually 10-15 minutes)
4. Make your contribution at the appropriate time
5. Receive your Pennsylvania tax credit after you file your state taxes

While you'll work directly with one of our tax credit partners, we're always here to help answer any questions!

Most families find the process is simpler than they initially expect.

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Key Dates to Know

• Now – Fall 2026: enrollment and planning period
• September/October 2026: tax credit partners distribute check-writing instructions
• Late November 2026 (around Thanksgiving): contributions are typically due to tax credit partners
• March 15, 2027: deadline for tax credit partners to send K-1 tax forms
• Spring 2027: File your Pennsylvania tax return to claim your tax credits
• Summer/Fall 2027: Pennsylvania distributes tax refunds (refund timing can vary, electronic filing typically results in faster processing)

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Explore Program Details and Documents:

TuitionCare Materials

• Program Overview
• FAQs
• Commitment Form

EITC/OSTC

• Business Information Form (COMING SOON)
• Sample PA Approval Letters (COMING SOON)

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Ready to Get Started?

Send an email to: [email protected] 

Begin a simple, guided process – no commitment required to learn more.

Include your name and preferred contact method, or simply send a quick note to get started. We typically respond within 1-2 business days.

The MPRCS Tax Credit Committee supports families and donors throughout the process and continues to grow participation each year.