Every Kentucky kid deserves the school that's right for them.
Kentucky Education Freedom connects generous taxpayers with Kentucky families through the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) — a dollar-for-dollar federal credit for donations that fund K-12 scholarships.
Two ways to be part of this
Whether you're deciding how to use a new federal tax credit, or wondering if your kids qualify for a scholarship, start here.
For Taxpayers & Donors
Give to Kentucky Education Freedom and claim a federal tax credit worth up to $1,700 (single) or $3,400 (joint) — not just a deduction, a dollar-for-dollar credit against what you owe.
- See how the federal credit works
- Estimate your credit with our calculator
- Get notified when giving opens
For Families
EFTC scholarships help cover tuition and other approved education expenses for eligible Kentucky students, funded by donor contributions like the ones above.
- Understand who qualifies
- Check your estimated eligibility
- Get notified when applications open
How EFTC works, in short
Donors give to an approved SGO
Taxpayers donate cash to a state-approved Scholarship Granting Organization like Kentucky Education Freedom.
Donors claim a federal credit
The gift generates a nonrefundable federal tax credit — up to $1,700 single / $3,400 joint — with up to 5 years to use any unused amount.
Families use scholarships
Eligible Kentucky students (household income at or below 300% of the local area median income, and eligible to attend public school) can receive scholarships funded by those gifts.
Kentucky opted in to the federal EFTC program via House Bill 1, effective March 2026. Federal donations and scholarships are expected to begin in 2027; final IRS/Treasury rules are still being finalized.
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