Life Skills & Workforce
Financial Aid
We're in your corner. If you're facing a financial challenge, you can apply for aid with rent or utility costs. Our team reviews every application and works to connect you with available assistance.
Please keep these important details in mind:
Before you apply
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Step 1: Submitting an application does not guarantee assistance.
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Step 2: Only one application may be submitted per household per week.
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Step 3: If you have received financial aid from Catholic Charities within the past 12 months, you are not eligible to apply.
How it works
Application Process
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Step 1: Complete the Application Below
Select the application for the county where you live and submit your information online.
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Step 2: Watch for a Confirmation Email
After submitting your application, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive one, please check your email address and submit your application again.
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Step 3: Weekly Review
Our team reviews applications each Monday from the previous week's submissions.
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Step 4: Respond Quickly If Contacted
If your application is selected for further review, we will call or text you on Monday or Tuesday. Please respond within 12 hours so we can continue the process.
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Step 5: If You Are Not Contacted
If you have not received a call or text by Wednesday morning, we are unable to provide assistance that week. You are welcome to apply again the following week.
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Step 6: We know this may be disappointing.
Limited funding means we cannot assist everyone who applies, but we encourage you to keep trying if your situation has not changed.
Financial Aid Application
Choose application form for your county.
- Kansas City area counties: Bates, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Henry, Jackson, Johnson (MO), Lafayette, Platte, Ray, St. Clair
- St. Joseph area counties: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Carroll, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Worth
Select the application for your county:
Please note that filling out the form does not guarantee assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about our Financial Aid
Who can apply?
Where do I have to live to apply?
St. Joseph Area Counties
- Andrew
- Atchison
- Buchanan
- Carroll
- Daviess
- DeKalb
- Gentry
- Grundy
- Harrison
- Holt
- Livingston
- Mercer
- Nodaway
- Worth
Kansas City Area Counties
- Bates
- Caldwell
- Cass
- Clay
- Clinton
- Henry
- Jackson
- Johnson (MO)
- Lafayette
- Platte
- Ray
- St. Clair
How many times can I submit a request for aid form?
How many people receive aid?
Due to limited funding sources about 1 in 20 applications receive financial aid.






