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EFTC BEGINS JANUARY 1, 2027

Public School ChoiceSGO AdministratorsPublic School Choice SGO Administrators
Family-Facing Operations

Scholarship Administration

Scholarship administration is the most sensitive part of an SGO's operation: it determines which families receive support and how quickly. PSC provides the workflow, verification, and payment infrastructure that lets SGOs make consistent, well-documented decisions at scale, while the SGO retains final authority over every award.

Preliminary Eligibility ScreeningInformation for SGOs
The Family Lifecycle

From First Screening to Provider Payment

Family Screening

A preliminary screening tool helps families understand likely eligibility before they invest time completing a full application, reducing incomplete submissions and support burden.

Secure Applications

Families complete structured, secure online applications capturing student information, household composition, and the documentation the SGO requires.

Income and Household Verification

PSC's workflows guide staff through verifying household income and family size against the SGO's published eligibility standards, with clear audit trails for every determination.

Document Review

Uploaded documentation — pay stubs, tax records, proof of residency, and enrollment records — is routed for structured review, with automated reminders for missing items.

Award Workflow

Reviewed applications move into an award queue where the SGO's staff or committee makes final award decisions under its own policies and available funding.

Renewals and Waitlists

Returning families move through a streamlined renewal path consistent with required renewal priority, while new applicants beyond available funding are tracked on a transparent waitlist.

Expense Confirmation

Before disbursement or reimbursement, PSC's platform confirms that requested funds map to a qualified education expense category recognized by the SGO.

Provider Fulfillment

Payments and reimbursements to schools, tutors, and other approved providers are processed against confirmed invoices and service records, closing the loop between award and delivery.
Verification Standards

Consistent, Documented Eligibility Decisions

Section 25F requires SGOs to verify household income and family size and to give required priority to renewal applicants and qualifying siblings. PSC's platform enforces these standards consistently across every application.

  • Household income verified against the SGO's published eligibility threshold
  • Family size and student enrollment confirmed with supporting documentation
  • Renewal applicants and qualifying siblings given required priority
  • No contribution earmarked for, or tied to, a specific student's award
  • No awards made to disqualified persons under the SGO's conflict policies
  • Every determination logged with a reviewer, date, and supporting rationale

Qualified Expense Categories

Scholarship funds are tracked against categories such as Tuition and fees, Academic tutoring, Books and instructional materials, School supplies and equipment, and other qualifying supplementary educational services confirmed by the SGO.
Program Timeline

A Typical Application-to-Disbursement Cycle

1

Application Opens

The SGO's application window opens with clear deadlines and required-document checklists communicated to families.

2

Review and Verification

Staff work through screening, document review, and income verification queues with automated status updates to families.

3

Award Decisions

The SGO issues award decisions, and PSC's platform generates award letters, denial notices, and waitlist placements.

4

Funds and Fulfillment

Approved expenses are confirmed and funds are disbursed or reimbursed to families or directly to approved providers.

Important

Screening Is Not a Guarantee

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