Make Educational Opportunity Possible in Alaska
Great news! Alaska has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
Eligible Alaska taxpayers can commit now to make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships starting January 1, 2027, when the federal tax credit takes effect.
ALASKA IS PARTICIPATING IN THE EFTC INITIATIVE Launches January 1, 2027
Alaska’s Current Status
Alaska has opted into the EFTC. Governor Mike Dunleavy elected for Alaska to participate. The state is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations seeking approval as K–12 Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs).
EFTC Status
Participating
Effective January 1, 2027
Alaska has opted into the EFTC.
ACE in Alaska
Not Currently Active
ACE Scholarships does not currently deliver scholarships to students in Alaska.
Participating Schools
Not Available
ACE Scholarships does not currently have an active network of participating schools in Alaska.
Scholarships
Not Currently Available
EFTC-funded scholarships are expected to become available to eligible students in Alaska beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place and qualifying SGOs are approved.
The EFTC Opportunity Is Coming to Alaska
Alaska’s participation makes EFTC-funded scholarship opportunities available to eligible students beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place.
Alaska is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations seeking inclusion on the state’s list of approved K–12 SGOs. The state expects to approve its first group of SGOs by September 30, 2026.
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 Alaska.
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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