Make Educational Opportunity Possible in Connecticut
Connecticut has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
Eligible Connecticut 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 Connecticut to opt-in.
Connecticut’s Current Status
Connecticut has not yet decided whether to opt into the EFTC. Governor Ned Lamont has said he wants to wait for additional federal guidance before making a final decision. Connecticut Senate Republicans have urged the governor to opt-in.
EFTC Status
Decision Pending
Connecticut has not yet made a final decision on whether to participate in the EFTC initiative. However, as a taxpayer, you can still commit and receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit.
ACE in Connecticut
Not Currently Active
ACE Scholarships does not currently deliver scholarships to students in Connecticut.
Participating Schools
Not Available
Because Connecticut has not finalized its participation, Connecticut schools cannot currently participate in EFTC-funded scholarship opportunities.
Scholarships
Not Currently Available
EFTC-funded scholarships are not currently available to eligible students in Connecticut because the state has not finalized its participation.
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 taxpayers in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 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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