Make Educational Opportunity Possible in Alabama
Great news! Alabama has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
Eligible Alabama taxpayers can commit now to make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships starting January 1, 2027, when the federal tax credit takes effect.
ALABAMA IS PARTICIPATING IN THE EFTC INITIATIVE Launches January 1, 2027
Alabama’s Current Status
Alabama has opted into the EFTC. Governor Kay Ivey confirmed Alabama’s participation through Executive Order 742 in January 2026. The Alabama Department of Revenue is responsible for administering the state’s participation and certifying qualifying Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs).
EFTC Status
Participating
Effective January 1, 2027
Alabama has opted into the EFTC.
ACE in Alabama
Not Currently Active
ACE Scholarships will be able to receive contributions starting January 1, 2027 because Alabama has opted in.
Participating Schools
Not Available
ACE Scholarships does not currently have an active network of participating schools in Alabama.
Scholarships
Not Currently Available
EFTC-funded scholarships are expected to become available to eligible students in Alabama beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place and qualifying SGOs are approved.
The EFTC Opportunity Is Coming to Alabama
Alabama’s participation makes EFTC-funded scholarship opportunities available to eligible students beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place.
The Alabama Department of Revenue is responsible for administering the state’s participation and certifying qualifying SGOs like ACE.
Three 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 Alabama.
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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