A scholarship path to the education your child deserves
Through the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, private contributions become K–12 scholarships for eligible families — helping cover tuition and other qualified expenses at the school that fits your child best.
Funded by private generosity — not federal spending
Awards are tax-free when used for
qualified education expenses
Real help with the real costs of a K–12 education
Scholarships may be used for qualified elementary and secondary education expenses as defined under federal law — the same categories recognized by Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.
- You never claim a tax credit — the scholarship simply reduces what you pay.
- Awards generally don't count as taxable income when used for qualified expenses.
- EFTC scholarships may work alongside existing state or private scholarships, subject to applicable rules.
- Tuition & fees
- Books & supplies
- Tutoring & special-needs services
- Technology
- Uniforms
- Transportation & extended-day programs
A three-point eligibility check
Your child could enroll in public school
Eligible students are of the age and legal status to enroll in a public elementary or secondary school.
Your household income fits the threshold
Gross household income must not exceed 300% of your area's median income, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Because this is a local measure, the limit is generous in most communities.
You can show last year's tax return
Eligibility is determined using your household's annual income as stated on your federal tax return for the calendar year before you apply.
Curious about your area's median income? Look it up in HUD's income-limit dataset. Example: if your area's median income is $70,000, your household could earn up to $210,000 and still qualify.
From interest list to award, step by step
Pre-register today
Join the interest list so we can alert you the moment applications open — and keep you informed as federal guidance is finalized.
Applications open January 1, 2027
A secure, dedicated portal goes live for scholarship applications.
Apply with last year's tax return
We verify your household income against your area's HUD median-income figure — we handle the math for you.
Scholarships are awarded
Awards are granted by Renew Scholarships based on eligibility and available funding, then applied to your child's qualified education expenses.
Applications open January 1, 2027
On that day, a custom, secure, dedicated portal goes live for EFTC scholarship applications. Pre-register your family now and we'll notify you the instant it opens.
On January 1, 2027 this button will link to a dedicated, secure portal. Pre-register now and we'll email you the moment it goes live — no refreshing required.
Need support sooner? Explore a state-level scholarship
These state scholarship programs are completely separate from the EFTC — and Renew Scholarships is operating in both today.