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EFTC BEGINS JANUARY 1, 2027

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For Families

Explore Scholarship Support for Your Student

The Education Freedom Tax Credit funds privately raised scholarships that eligible families can use for qualified K–12 education expenses, whether or not their child attends a public or private school.

Completing a screening or application does not guarantee eligibility, funding, or a scholarship award. The participating SGO makes final scholarship decisions under its policies, applicable law, and available funding.

The Education Freedom Tax Credit creates the opportunity. Scholarship Granting Organizations administer the scholarships. PSC provides the infrastructure that helps those organizations operate.

Eligibility

Who May Qualify as an Eligible Student?

Under Section 25F, an eligible student generally must be eligible to enroll in a public elementary or secondary school and belong to a household under the applicable income threshold.

Enrollment eligibility

The student must be eligible to enroll in a public elementary or secondary school in their state.

Household income

Household income generally may not exceed 300% of the applicable area median gross income, as determined under applicable guidance.

Public and private options

Scholarships are not limited to private-school tuition. Students who remain enrolled in public school may qualify for supplemental support, depending on program design.
Permitted Uses

What Scholarships May Cover

The participating SGO confirms whether a specific expense qualifies under its policies and applicable law.

  • Tuition and fees

    Tuition and required fees at an eligible elementary or secondary school.

  • Academic tutoring

    Qualifying tutoring delivered by an approved provider.

  • Books and instructional materials

    Curriculum, texts, and course materials.

  • School supplies and equipment

    Required supplies and academic equipment.

  • Special-needs services

    Qualifying services for students with documented needs.

  • Computer technology and equipment

    Devices used for qualifying instruction.

  • Internet access and related services

    Connectivity used for instruction.

  • Certain uniforms

    Required uniforms, where permitted.

  • Certain transportation expenses

    Transportation to and from instruction.

  • Extended-day programs

    Before- and after-school academic programs.

  • Other qualifying supplementary educational services

    Additional services confirmed by the participating SGO.

Process

How Families Apply

  • Complete a preliminary eligibility screening
  • Review participating SGOs in your state
  • Submit an application directly to the participating SGO
  • Provide household income and enrollment documentation as requested
  • Receive a decision under the SGO's own policies and available funding
  • Use awarded funds only for confirmed qualifying expenses

The screener is not an application

Completing a screening or application does not guarantee eligibility, funding, or a scholarship award. The participating SGO makes final scholarship decisions under its policies, applicable law, and available funding.

Funding is not guaranteed

Scholarship availability depends on your state, participating SGOs, program capacity, and available funding.
Important Disclosures

Read Before You Apply

See If Your Family May Qualify

Complete a short, preliminary screening to understand your options.

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