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Find the right school for your child — and a scholarship to help pay for it. Register your interest and we’ll keep you posted on when applications open and how to apply.

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How Scholarships Help Families

A scholarship can help cover tuition and educational costs so you can choose the school that fits your child — public, private, faith-based, or another option available where you live.

You focus on finding the right school for your child. The scholarship helps pay for it.

Who Qualifies

Most American students qualify. Eligibility is based on your household income compared to the median income in your area — not a fixed national number. Families earning up to 300% of the local area median gross income (as defined by HUD) qualify, which covers an estimated 90% of K–12 students nationwide. Your child also needs to be eligible to enroll in a public elementary or secondary school.

Where Scholarships Are Available

Scholarships are available to families in states that have chosen to take part in the program. Many states have already opted in, with more expected before scholarships begin. To receive a scholarship, your child needs to live in a participating state — so the first step is simply checking whether yours is on the list.

Where Scholarships Come From

Scholarships are awarded by Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) — nonprofits that meet strict standards and are funded by donor contributions made possible through the Education Freedom Tax Credit. AFC Scholarship Fund is a national SGO built to bring scholarships to families at scale.

What a Scholarship Can Help Cover

A scholarship can go toward the real costs of the right school for your child — so the choice isn’t limited by what your family can afford. Depending on your school and state, that can include:

Tuition at a private or faith-based school

Tutoring and special-education services

Books, technology, and learning materials

Other approved education expenses

Here’s What Happens Next

Register today, and we’ll let you know the moment scholarship application windows open. The Education Freedom Tax Credit activates January 1, 2027.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about the Education Freedom Tax Credit and the AFC Scholarship Fund.

The Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) is a new federal tax credit that rewards taxpayers who donate to qualified scholarship granting organizations (SGOs). When you make a charitable contribution to a qualified SGO, you receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700. This reduces what you owe the IRS when you file your taxes. The donation comes first, then the tax benefit follows. The EFTC takes effect January 1, 2027.

The AFC Scholarship Fund is a nonprofit scholarship granting organization (SGO) created to make the Education Freedom Tax Credit work on a national scale. It is affiliated with the American Federation for Children (AFC), the nation’s largest school choice organization. Our mission is to connect donors to students, making it as simple as possible for families to access the education that’s right for their children.

Here’s the process, step by step:
Step 1: You make a charitable contribution to a qualified scholarship granting organization (SGO).
Step 2: That contribution generates a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700.
Step 3: The credit reduces what you owe the IRS when you file your federal taxes.

The EFTC is not a deduction. It is a direct reduction of your federal tax liability. You donate first; the credit follows at filing. The program launches January 1, 2027.

Many charitable donations qualify for a tax deduction. These tax deductions simply reduce your taxable income, which means the actual savings are a fraction of what you gave.

For example, if you’re in the 24% tax bracket and claim a $1,700 deduction, you save about $408. That’s it.

A tax credit, on the other hand, reduces your actual tax bill, dollar for dollar. If you donate $1,700 to a qualified scholarship granting organization (SGO) and owe $2,000 in federal taxes, you now owe $300. Your tax liability decreases by $1,700, not $408.

Your state’s participation status does not affect your ability to claim the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit. The EFTC is a federal benefit. What matters is that the SGO you donate to is a qualified organization. Donors can contribute to SGOs in any participating state and still receive the federal credit, regardless of where they live. If your state has not opted in, you can still donate to a qualified SGO. Your federal credit applies all the same.

Credits for donations of more than $1,700 can be carried forward for up to five years.

The Education Freedom Tax Credit launches January 1, 2027, but families are counting on scholarship infrastructure being in place from day one. When donors register their interest now and commit early, they help scholarship granting organizations build the capacity to serve families quickly when the program goes live. Early participation also helps ensure that lower-income families, who need these scholarships most, have access from the start.

Approximately 90% of American students are eligible to receive EFTC scholarships through a qualified scholarship granting organization (SGO). Eligibility is based on household income relative to local area median income. Scholarships become available starting in 2027 when the Education Freedom Tax Credit takes effect.

If you’re wondering whether your family qualifies, register your interest and we’ll help you find out.

Scholarship applications are processed through scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) like the AFC Scholarship Fund. The tax credit takes effect on January 1, 2027.