This program strikes a different tone in the contentious conversations about school choice. It does not pit private and public education against each other. In fact, it benefits educational efforts in both sectors. It does not build on the premise of taking from one sector to give to the other, yet it makes demands […]
“Is this program only for students at private schools? No, this program is not only for students at private schools. These funds may also be used to help pay for fees that public school students may incur, such as for tutoring or extracurriculars.” — USCCB Call Matt Meyer, Delaware: 302-577-3210, email link at governor.delaware.govWes Moore, […]
“Is this a government voucher program? 9 No! This is not a voucher program. No money is being taken from state funds in any way. It is a federal tax credit for private donations, which does not affect state money for schools.” — USCCB Call Matt Meyer, Delaware: 302-577-3210, email link at governor.delaware.govWes Moore, Maryland: […]
The scholarships can be used for any qualified education expense. These include: • Tuition, fees, books, supplies, other equipment, academic tutoring, andspecial needs services for special needs bene ciaries that are incurred by thebene ciary in connection with enrollment or attendance as an elementary orsecondary school student at a public, private, or religious school. • […]
“No! Students may receive scholarships worth any amount as determined by the SGO, it is simply the tax credit for donors that is capped at $1700.” — USCCB Call Matt Meyer, Delaware: 302-577-3210, email link at governor.delaware.govWes Moore, Maryland: 410-974-3901, email link at md.accessgov.com STATES MUST OPT-IN BY DEC. 31 FOR ALL STUDENTS TO GET […]
“The EFTC will go into effect on January 1, 2027. This means that the tax credit would first be available in one’s 2027 tax year filings if your state governor opts in. Delaware and Maryland have not yet opted in.” — USCCB Call Matt Meyer, Delaware: 302-577-3210, email link at governor.delaware.govWes Moore, Maryland: 410-974-3901, email […]
The Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) is a one-to-one federal tax credit thatindividuals can receive for donating to qualifying scholarship granting organizations(SGOs). An individual may receive up to $1700 in federal tax credit under this program. — USCCB Call Matt Meyer, Delaware: 302-577-3210, email link at governor.delaware.govWes Moore, Maryland: 410-974-3901, email link at md.accessgov.com STATES […]
“May we together work to support both public and non-public school families and students. May we come together and work to ensure that every child in Maryland and Delaware has access to the educational resources their flourishing requires. And may we take a step towards this by opting in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit […]
“Visit the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit campaign website at cdow.org/fstc. Share it with your family, neighbors and school administrators. The FSTC would benefit many families in Maryland and Delaware, and too few know it exists.” — Bishop William E. Koenig, Diocese of Wilmington Call Matt Meyer, Delaware: 302-577-3210, email link at governor.delaware.govWes Moore, Maryland: 410-974-3901, […]
“Visit the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit campaign website at cdow.org/fstc. Share it with your family, neighbors and school administrators. The FSTC would benefit many families in Maryland and Delaware, and too few know it exists.” — Bishop William E. Koenig, Diocese of Wilmington Call Matt Meyer, Delaware: 302-577-3210, email link at governor.delaware.govWes Moore, Maryland: 410-974-3901, […]