Make Educational Opportunity Possible in Minnesota
Minnesota has declined to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make future participation possible.
Eligible Minnesota taxpayers can commit now to make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships starting January 1, 2027. Your contribution can help students in participating states while you encourage Minnesota to opt-in.
Minnesota’s Current Status
Minnesota has declined to participate in the EFTC. Governor Tim Walz announced on March 24, 2026, that Minnesota would not opt-in. The state could revisit participation in the future.
EFTC Status
Not Participating
Minnesota has not yet opted into the EFTC initiative. However, as a taxpayer, you can still commit and receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit.
ACE in Minnesota
Not Currently Active
ACE Scholarships does not currently deliver scholarships to students in Minnesota.
Participating Schools
Not Available
Because Minnesota has not opted in, Minnesota schools cannot currently participate in EFTC-funded scholarship opportunities.
Scholarships
Not Available
EFTC-funded scholarships are not currently available to eligible students in Minnesota because the state has not opted in.
You Can Still Contribute
Eligible taxpayers can make qualifying EFTC contributions through ACE Scholarships, even if their state has not opted in. Those contributions can help fund scholarships for eligible students in participating states.
Eligible Minnesota taxpayers can commit now to make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships starting January 1, 2027. Your contribution can help students in participating states while you encourage Minnesota to opt-in.
Three Ways to Give
There are several ways to help make more educational opportunities possible for students. Choose the option that works for you.
EFTC Contribution
You can participate even if Minnesota has not opted in. Make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships to help fund K–12 scholarships for eligible students in participating states. Eligible taxpayers may receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit on qualifying contributions of up to $1,700 per taxpayer, or $3,400 for married couples filing jointly, subject to federal requirements.
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