Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC)
A New Opportunity for Alabama Catholic Schools and Families
Beginning on January 1, 2027, the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) will give eligible taxpayers a new way to support scholarships that help Alabama families access Catholic education.
Everyone Can Help Open Doors to Catholic Education
Parents, grandparents, alumni, parishioners, and local businesses can help make Catholic education more accessible. Eligible individual taxpayers may receive a federal tax credit of up to $1,700 for qualifying contributions to scholarship-granting organizations. Married couples filing jointly may qualify for up to $3,400 combined.
Contributions must meet federal requirements and will be administered by our SGO partner, Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund.
$1,700
Potential individual tax credit
$3,400
Potential combined credit for married couples filing jointly
Another Way to Make Catholic Education Affordable
Depending on a family's circumstances, EFTC scholarships may be used in addition to:
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Alabama Accountability Act Scholarships
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CHOOSE Act Education Savings Accounts
Together, these programs can help reduce the cost of tuition for qualifying families.
More Families May Qualify
Students may qualify for scholarship assistance if their household income meets federal requirements, currently set at no more than 300% of area median gross income.
Eligibility and scholarship availability will depend on the family's circumstances, the scholarship-granting organization's requirements, and our school's EFTC scholarship participation guidelines.
Learn More at Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund