Make Educational Opportunity Possible in Louisiana
Great news! Louisiana is a qualified ACE Scholarships state.
ACE Scholarships has served Louisiana families since 2014, helping thousands of students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Now, Louisiana has also opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
Eligible Louisiana taxpayers can commit now to make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships starting January 1, 2027, when the federal tax credit takes effect.
LOUISIANA IS PARTICIPATING IN THE EFTC INITIATIVE Launches January 1, 2027
Louisiana’s Current Status
Louisiana has opted into the EFTC. Governor Jeff Landry announced Louisiana’s participation in December 2025, creating a new scholarship opportunity for eligible students beginning in 2027.
EFTC Status
Participating
Effective January 1, 2027
Louisiana has opted into the EFTC.
ACE in Louisiana
Active Since 2014
ACE Scholarships has served Louisiana families since 2014. For more information on the ways ACE is active and making an impact in Louisiana, please click here.
Participating Schools
191
ACE works with 191 partner schools across Louisiana.
Scholarships
18,000+
Louisiana families have accepted more than 18,000 ACE scholarships totaling over $77 million since 2014.
The EFTC Opportunity Is Coming to Louisiana
Louisiana taxpayers have an exceptional way they can help make educational opportunities possible for students in need. Through the Tuition Donation Credit Program, any business or individual with a Louisiana income tax liability can receive a nonrefundable state credit for 95% of contributions made to ACE Scholarships. There is no limit to the amount you can receive a state tax credit for and any unused credit may be carried forward for up to three years.
Does Louisiana Have a State Scholarship Tax Credit?
Yes. Louisiana offers a separate state scholarship tax credit through the Tuition Donation Credit Program.
Eligible taxpayers can receive a nonrefundable Louisiana income tax credit for up to 95% of qualifying contributions to approved School Tuition Organizations. The Louisiana Department of Education verifies contributions and issues receipts that taxpayers use to claim the tax credit. Unused tax credits may be carried forward for up to three years.
ACE Scholarships participates in the Tuition Donation Credit Program, giving Louisiana taxpayers another way to help make educational opportunities possible for students.
Explore ACE’s Impact in Louisiana
Building Louisiana’s Future – One Student at a Time
More than 75% of Louisiana K–12 students could qualify for an ACE scholarship, with many trapped in underperforming schools simply because of where they live. But a quality education shouldn’t depend on a zip code.
Over 70% of families WANT school choice, but only a fraction have access. ACE Scholarships is changing that by offering partial scholarships to eager students.
ACE vs. The Status Quo
ACE partner school students compared to their lower income public school peers.
Higher Proficiency in Math
Higher Proficiency in Reading
Graduation Rate in ACE Partner Schools
Graduation Rate in Louisiana Schools
Families choose what works – not zip codes.
Our Model Works
Since its founding in 2014, ACE Louisiana has provided a solution.
Last year, more than 3,700 students applied for ACE scholarships, but over 1,650 of them were turned away largely because the funding wasn’t there. The demand is real and the results are proven, but we need your help.
Average School Tuition Cost
(K-8) $7,147 (HS) $9,307
Average Family Contribution
(K-8) $3,644 (HS) $4,213
Average Scholarship Amount
(K-8) $3,987 (HS) $4,429
Average Household Size
3.7
Average Household Income
$36,492
ACE partners with families, donors, and private schools to provide equal access to quality education for Louisiana students, empowering lower-income families with scholarships, support, and the freedom to choose the learning environment that best fits their children’s needs.
4,815
Open Seats
in Louisiana Schools
191
Partner Schools
Across the State
Here’s How Your Gift Works
Donate
Thank you for choosing to donate to ACE Scholarships Louisiana.
For donations up to $200,000, please click on the Make a Tax-Deductible Donation button below.
For gifts over $200,000, or for additional ways to donate, please reach out to: Ashley Nelson, President of ACE Louisiana, at [email protected] or (985) 246-0011.
See how far your donation can go!
| Your Support | Give Once | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 10 children for a year | $35,000 | $3,000 |
| 5 children for a year | $17,500 | $1,500 |
| 2 children for a year | $7,000 | $600 |
| 1 child for a year | $3,500 | $300 |
| 1 child for a semester | $1,750 | $150 |
| 1 child for a quarter | $875 | $75 |
ACE Scholarships Louisiana Tax Credit Program
Through Louisiana’s Tuition Donation Tax Credit (TDC), taxpayers can redirect their Louisiana state income tax liability to provide scholarships for students in need-putting money that would otherwise go to the state to work in your own community. When you redirect your tax liability through ACE, you earn a state income tax credit for 95% of your contribution while directly funding a child’s educational opportunity. The remaining 5% portion of your contribution may also qualify for a federal tax deduction, making TDC one of the most valuable tax incentives available to Louisiana taxpayers.
The impact goes beyond individual students. By helping families access educational opportunities and resources that best fit their children, the TDC also saves the state an estimated $1,103 for each K-8 scholarship student and $552 for each high school student. For taxpayers who want their tax dollars to do more and at little to no cost, the TDC allows you to redirect your state tax dollars to give children in your community access to better educational opportunities.
For tax credit contributions up to $200,000, please click on the Make a State Tax Credit Contribution button below.
For tax credit contributions over $200,000, or for additional ways to donate, please reach out to: Ashley Nelson, President of ACE Louisiana, at [email protected] or (985) 246-0011.
Additional Resources
- LA RS 47:6301 is the law that governs the program.
- Rev.Proc.2019-12 allows corporations to treat the tax-credit generating portion of their gift as an ordinary and necessary business expense under section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code (not section 170 or 164)—reducing the corporation’s overall taxable income.
- LA Dept. of Education
- Dept. of Revenue
Please note: to receive a Louisiana tax credit, you will need to fill out the Louisiana Tuition Donation Tax Credit (TDC) Commitment Form.
👆 Required Form Here!
Every Gift. Every Student. Every Step Forward.
State Partner Schools
State Partner Schools
Scholarships Delivered
Scholarships Delivered
Total Amount of Scholarships Delivered
Total Amount of Scholarships Delivered
Since launching in Louisiana in 2014, ACE families have accepted more than 18,000 scholarships totaling over $77 million. ACE Scholarships has also established partnerships with 191 partner schools throughout the state. During the 2025/26 school year 2,329 scholarships were delivered but the demand continues and over 1650 deserving students went unfunded. Our vision is that every child has access to a quality education, so our work here is not done.
Louisiana Leadership
President,
ACE Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi
Ashley Nelson
anelson@
Four Ways to Give
There are several ways to help make educational opportunities possible for students. Choose the option that works for you.
EFTC Contribution
Make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships to help fund K–12 scholarships for eligible students in Louisiana.
Eligible taxpayers will 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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