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# ACE Scholarships

## Sitemaps
- [XML Sitemap](https://www.acescholarships.org/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [What Is the SGO Tax Credit? | ACE Scholarships](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/10/19/what-is-the-sgo-tax-credit-eftc/): A scholarship tax credit generally gives eligible taxpayers a credit for qualifying contributions to a Scholarship Granting Organization, or SGO, which uses those funds to provide education scholarships.
- [What Happens After You Participate in the EFTC?](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/10/19/what-happens-after-eftc/): When you participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), the story does not end with a contribution or a tax credit. It begins with the possibility of helping more students access educational opportunities where they can thrive and reach their full potential.
- [How Scholarship Granting Organizations Help Schools Grow](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/10/10/how-scholarship-granting-organizations-help-schools-grow/): Every fall, a handful of families tour a private school, fall in love with it, and never apply. Not because the fit was wrong, but because the tuition line scared them off before they had a chance to hear what the school actually offers.
- [The Best Age to Start Private School | ACE Scholarships](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/10/09/the-best-age-to-start-private-school-ace-scholarships/): Your child used to come home bursting with stories about their day. Now they eat lunch alone, and when you ask about friends, they change the subject or say they "don't really have any." You've toured a smaller school across town, and you watched them light up in the hallway the moment they walked in. What you can't figure out is the timing.
- [How ACE Uses EmpowerEd | ACE Scholarships](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/10/03/how-ace-scholarships-uses-empowered/): For schools, scholarships can create more opportunities for students to enroll and stay in an educational environment that best fits their needs.
- [What Families Can Do To Prepare for the EFTC](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/10/02/how-to-prepare-for-the-eftc-2027/): The Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) begins with qualifying contributions starting January 1, 2027, creating a new federal pathway for scholarship support.
- [How Schools Can Prepare for the EFTC](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/10/02/how-schools-can-prepare-for-the-eftc/): The Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) will create new scholarship opportunities for eligible students beginning January 1, 2027.
- [One Big Beautiful Bill: What Changes for K–12 Education in 2027?](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/10/01/one-big-beautiful-bill-what-changes-for-k-12-education-in-2027/): Starting January 1, 2027, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) gives eligible taxpayers a new way to help K-12 students access the education that's right for them. Through the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), eligible taxpayers can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit up to $1,700 when they make a contribution to a qualified Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) like ACE Scholarships. These contributions fund K–12 scholarships that open more doors for students and families.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit Scholarships at Religious Schools: What to Know](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/10/01/eftc-scholarships-at-religious-schools-what-to-know/): Yes. Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) scholarships can help fund tuition and other qualified educational expenses not just for public and private schools, but also faith-based schools as well. For faith-based families, that means educational freedom can include choosing a school whose learning environment, values, and approach fit their child’s beliefs.
- [Private School Tuition Assistance Options in 2027](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/09/23/private-school-tuition-assistance-options-in-2027/): Private school tuition assistance can come from several sources, including school-based aid, traditional scholarships, state opportunities, and scholarships funded through the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC).
- [Which States Have Opted Into the EFTC?](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/09/23/which-states-have-opted-into-the-eftc/): Thirty states have made an advance election to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) in 2027, according to the IRS list of advance elections as of July 24, 2026.
- [Vouchers vs. Scholarships | 2027 Guide](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/09/23/vouchers-vs-scholarships-2027-guide/): School choice is the broad idea of giving families more educational opportunities, while vouchers, scholarships, and Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are specific ways families may access or pay for those options.
- [EFTC: Credits vs Deductions | ACE Scholarships](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/09/23/eftc-credits-vs-deductions/): The Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) creates a new way for eligible taxpayers to help expand educational opportunities for K–12 students while receiving a federal income tax credit.
- [State Tax Credits for K-12 Scholarships Explained | ACE](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/09/09/state-tax-credits-for-k-12-scholarships-explained-ace/): Your CPA mentions it in passing: a new federal tax credit for education scholarships launches in January 2027. You Google it. But the first three results are political, so you close the tabs.
- [How to Choose a Charity to Donate to Wisely](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/09/09/how-to-choose-a-charity-to-donate-to-wisely/): You have the money set aside. You have a cause in mind. What you do not have is a way to tell whether the money helps and whether the charity asking for it is any good.
- [What Is a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO)?](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/09/01/what-is-a-scholarship-granting-organization-sgo/): A Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) is a nonprofit organization that receives financial contributions and delivers scholarships to eligible K–12 students. Under the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), SGOs connect taxpayer contributions with educational opportunities for students and families.
- [A Guide to Private School Financial Aid](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/08/27/a-guide-to-private-school-financial-aid/): For many families considering private school, the question is not whether a different school could be a better fit. It is whether there is a realistic way to afford it.
- [How to Afford Private School](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/08/27/how-to-afford-private-school-ace-scholarships/): For many families, the biggest obstacle to private school is not deciding whether it could be a better fit. It is figuring out whether the tuition can realistically fit within the household budget.
- [Nine ways to Increase Enrollment in Private Schools](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/08/12/nine-ways-to-increase-enrollment-in-private-schools/): You don't have a marketing team, nor do you have an ad budget. What you do have is a board that wants more students next year, a sticker price that stops families before they ever call, and about 45 minutes a day to do something about it. Every other guide on how to increase enrollment in private schools assumes you have resources you don't. This one doesn't.
- [Are Private Schools Worth It for a Family Like Yours?](https://www.acescholarships.org/2026/08/06/are-private-schools-worth-it-for-a-family-like-yours/): You already know the school. You've walked the hallways, watched your kid's face change, and thought: this is it.

## Pages
- [Make It Possible Media Kit](https://www.acescholarships.org/media-kit/): The resources reporters use most, bundled for quick reference. Grab what you need below.
- [SGO Requirements | Education Freedom Tax Credit](https://www.acescholarships.org/eftc/requirements/): The Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) creates a wonderful opportunity to expand educational opportunities, but the overwhelming startup expenses, administrative hassles and technological challenges involved in establishing and maintaining a new Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) quickly reveal that partnering with ACE is a better option.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Wyoming](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/wyoming/): ACE Scholarships has served Wyoming families since 2017, helping students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Now, Wyoming has also opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Wisconsin](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/wisconsin/): Wisconsin has declined to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make future participation possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in West Virginia](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/west-virginia/): Great news! West Virginia has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Washington](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/washington/): Washington has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Washington, D.C.](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/washington-dc/): Washington, D.C. has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Virginia](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/virginia/): Great news! Virginia has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Vermont](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/vermont/): Vermont has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Utah](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/utah/): ACE Scholarships has served Utah families since 2022, helping students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Now, Utah has also opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Texas](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/texas/): ACE Scholarships has served Texas families since 2017, helping thousands of students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Now, Texas has also opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Tennessee](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/tennessee/): Great news! Tennessee has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in South Dakota](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/south-dakota/): Great news! South Dakota has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in South Carolina](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/south-carolina/): Great news! South Carolina has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Rhode Island](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/rhode-island/): Rhode Island has declined to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make future participation possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Pennsylvania](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/pennsylvania/): Pennsylvania has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Oregon](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/oregon/): Oregon has declined to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make future participation possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Oklahoma](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/oklahoma/): Great news! Oklahoma has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Ohio](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/ohio/): Great news! Ohio has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in North Dakota](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/north-dakota/): Great news! North Dakota has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in North Carolina](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/north-carolina/): Great news! North Carolina has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in New York](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/new-york/): New York has announced its intention to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), which could create new opportunities for eligible students and families beginning in 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in New Mexico](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/new-mexico/): ACE Scholarships has served New Mexico families since 2022, helping students access educational opportunities that work best for them. New Mexico has declined to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make future participation possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in New Jersey](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/new-jersey/): New Jersey has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in New Hampshire](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/new-hampshire/): Great news! New Hampshire has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Nevada](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/nevada/): Great news! Nevada has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Nebraska](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/nebraska/): Great news! Nebraska has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Montana](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/montana/): ACE Scholarships has served Montana families since 2012, helping thousands of students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Now, Montana has also opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Missouri](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/missouri/): ACE Scholarships has served Missouri families since 2017, helping students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Now, Missouri has also opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Mississippi](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/mississippi/): ACE Scholarships has served Mississippi families since 2017, helping students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Now, Mississippi has also opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Minnesota](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/minnesota/): Minnesota has declined to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make future participation possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Michigan](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/michigan/): Michigan has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Massachusetts](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/massachusetts/): Massachusetts has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Maryland](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/maryland/): ACE Scholarships has served Maryland families since 2023, helping students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Maryland has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Maine](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/maine/): Maine has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Louisiana](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/louisiana/): ACE Scholarships has served Louisiana families since 2014, helping thousands of students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Now, Louisiana has also opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Kentucky](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/kentucky/): Great news! Kentucky has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Kansas](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/kansas/): ACE Scholarships has served Kansas families since 2016, helping thousands of students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Now, Kansas has also opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Iowa](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/iowa/): Great news! Iowa has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Indiana](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/indiana/): Great news! Indiana has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Illinois](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/illinois/): Illinois has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Idaho](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/idaho/): Great news! Idaho has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Hawaii](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/hawaii/): ACE Scholarships has served Hawaii families since 2025, helping students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Hawaii has declined to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make future participation possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Georgia](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/georgia/): Great news! Georgia has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Florida](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/florida/): Great news! Florida has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Delaware](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/delaware/): ACE Scholarships has served Delaware families since 2023, helping students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Delaware has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Connecticut](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/connecticut/): Connecticut has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Colorado](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/colorado/): ACE Scholarships has served Colorado families since 2000, helping thousands of students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Now, Colorado has also opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in California](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/california/): California has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
- [Education Freedom Tax Credit in Arkansas](https://www.acescholarships.org/states/arkansas/): ACE Scholarships has served Arkansas families since 2018, helping thousands of students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Now, Arkansas has also opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.

## Events
- [2027 ACE Scholarships Annual Luncheon | ACE Scholarships](https://www.acescholarships.org/event/colorado2027/): May 6, 2027
- [2026 ACE Texas Charity Concert with David Lee Murphy](https://www.acescholarships.org/event/2026-texas-charity-concert/): ★  PRESENTING SPONSOR KATIE AND HUNTER HILL  ★
- [2026 ACE Scholarships Education Freedom Tax Credit Symposium](https://www.acescholarships.org/event/2026-education-freedom-tax-credit-symposium/): May 5, 2026
- [2026 ACE Scholarships Annual Luncheon](https://www.acescholarships.org/event/colorado2026/): This year, as our nation celebrates its 250th birthday, we reflect on the many ways education and opportunity have shaped America. From the six branches of our military to the skilled trades that built this country, and the entrepreneurs who continue to drive its innovation. Our future has always been crafted by people who learned, worked, and served with purpose.
- [2026 ACE Scholarships Women’s Luncheon](https://www.acescholarships.org/event/2026womensluncheon/): 2026 ACE Scholarships
- [2025 ACE Scholarships Texas Annual Luncheon](https://www.acescholarships.org/event/texas2025/): "Changing education changes everything" is more than a tagline — it’s a powerful truth that explains why ACE exists. Education sits at the root of nearly every major challenge we face, from economic instability to public health and even national security. When we change education, we create ripple effects that reach far beyond the classroom. For families navigating limited options, educational freedom opens the door to opportunity. When parents can choose the right fit for their children, students thrive — academically and beyond. When we prioritize educational access, we invest in a future where more children are prepared to lead, innovate, and uplift their communities. And that changes everything.
- [2025 ACE Scholarships Colorado Luncheon – Founders Dinner](https://www.acescholarships.org/event/foundersdinner/): Thank You for Celebrating 25 Years of Impact
- [2025 ACE Scholarships Colorado Luncheon](https://www.acescholarships.org/event/colorado2025/): "Changing education changes everything" is more than a tagline — it’s a powerful truth that explains why ACE exists. Education sits at the root of nearly every major challenge we face, from economic instability to public health and even national security. When we change education, we create ripple effects that reach far beyond the classroom. For families navigating limited options, educational freedom opens the door to opportunity. When parents can choose the right fit for their children, students thrive — academically and beyond. When we prioritize educational access, we invest in a future where more children are prepared to lead, innovate, and uplift their communities. And that changes everything.
- [2024 ACE Scholarships Texas Luncheon](https://www.acescholarships.org/event/texas2024/): 2024 Recap Video
- [2024 ACE Scholarships Colorado Luncheon](https://www.acescholarships.org/event/co2024/): It’s not often that an event held to create change coincides with the perfect moment in history to do so. But that’s precisely where we find ourselves. Today, more Americans than ever, on both sides of the aisle and from every walk of life, are open to rethinking our education system. They have come to realize it’s bigger than politics and ultimately bigger than education itself.
- [2024 ACE Board Breakfast | John O’Leary](https://www.acescholarships.org/event/board-breakfast/): Congratulations on receiving an ACE baseball! What's next? Well, it comes with a special mission from John O'Leary and the ACE Scholarships team.

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- [Hannah](https://www.acescholarships.org/?p=74982): As the mom of two girls, Hannah’s mother Deanna struggles to find adequate words to express her deep appreciation for ACE Scholarships. Her decision to enroll her daughters at Columbia Christian School was driven by her belief that it was the best possible environment for her daughters to thrive. The financial obligation, however, was overwhelming. Over the past year, she has seen her girls, especially Hannah, grow in their confidence as both learners and people of faith. She’s very proud of their progress and incredibly grateful for the generosity and support provided by ACE Scholarships. Deanna considers it vital that parents have the freedom and ability to choose the school that best fits their children's needs, no matter where they live. She is thankful for the kindness and generosity of the donors who make opportunities like the ones her daughters are experiencing possible.
- [Jessica](https://www.acescholarships.org/?p=72727): Jessica’s parents immigrated from Mexico without job prospects or a command of the English language. Her area’s local high school was shut down for failing to meet minimal academic standards. Incomes and prospects in the community were dim. But an ACE scholarship shone a light on a whole new world of opportunity!
- [Josiah](https://www.acescholarships.org/?p=72726): Josiah has learned a few things about perseverance.
- [Alex](https://www.acescholarships.org/?p=72722): Alex was raised in a household of women. His mother was a single parent, and his three siblings are all girls. For much of his life, he had no strong male role models. Fortunately, he had a very dedicated mother named Virginia, who taught him “boy things” like how to change a tire. She is, in his words, “the best Mom in the world.”
- [Favianna](https://www.acescholarships.org/?p=72041): Fleeing religious persecution when he was only five, his new Catholic school education means every thing to him and his family.
- [Alberto](https://www.acescholarships.org/?p=72040): Fleeing religious persecution when he was only five, his new Catholic school education means every thing to him and his family.
- [Alvin](https://www.acescholarships.org/?p=72039): Fleeing religious persecution when he was only five, his new Catholic school education means every thing to him and his family.
- [Dau](https://www.acescholarships.org/?p=72034): Fleeing religious persecution when he was only five, his new Catholic school education means every thing to him and his family.
- [Sade](https://www.acescholarships.org/?p=72033): Fleeing religious persecution when he was only five, his new Catholic school education means every thing to him and his family.
- [Bradley](https://www.acescholarships.org/?p=72032): Fleeing religious persecution when he was only five, his new Catholic school education means every thing to him and his family.
- [Michal](https://www.acescholarships.org/?p=72019): Fleeing religious persecution when he was only five, his new Catholic school education means every thing to him and his family.