The Impact Aid Survey is now available in ParentVUE.  The deadline to complete the survey is November 30, 2024.   All parents should complete this survey as soon as possible.  Please visit the PWCS Federal Impact Aid website for instructions on how to complete the survey.  For assistance with your ParentVUE account, please contact the school.  

What is Impact Aid?
Impact Aid is a federal education program that reimburses school districts for lost revenue and additional costs due to the presence of nontaxable federal property (such as military installations, national parks, federal office buildings, and Veterans Affairs hospitals) in a community.

Impact Aid, like revenue generated by taxes, can be used for any general fund purpose, such as instructional materials, teacher salaries, transportation, technology, social-emotional support, and facility improvements. Decisions on how Impact Aid funds are spent are made by school district leaders which provides the flexibility needed to ensure funds are targeted to meet the greatest needs.

Additional information regarding Impact Aid can be accessed on the U.S. Department of Education’s Impact Aid webpage.

Why is Impact Aid important? 
Most public school districts are funded in large part by local revenue.  Federal properties in Prince William County are tax exempt, which decreases the amount of revenue available to school districts.  Impact Aid is the way “Uncle Sam” pays its taxes – supporting the education of students in Prince William County.

How do school districts use Impact Aid funds?
The funds can be used to support general education needs such as instructional materials, technology, and social-emotional support to name a few.

Thank you in advance for doing your part to help us maximize financial educational resources for our students!