Make Educational Opportunity Possible in Delaware
Great news! Delaware is a qualified ACE Scholarships state.
ACE Scholarships has served Delaware families since 2023, helping students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Delaware has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
Eligible Delaware 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 Delaware to opt-in.
Delaware’s Current Status
Delaware has not yet opted into the EFTC. Governor Matt Meyer has not announced a final decision on whether Delaware will participate.
EFTC Status
Decision Pending
Delaware 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 Delaware
Active
ACE Scholarships has served Delaware families since 2023. For more information on the ways ACE is active and making an impact in Delaware, please click here.
Partner Schools
25
ACE Scholarships has established partnerships with 25 schools in Delaware.
Scholarships
875
ACE families have accepted more than 800 scholarships across Delaware.
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 Delaware 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 Delaware to opt-in.
Explore ACE’s Impact in Delaware
Building Delaware’s Future – One Student at a Time
More than 35,500 (25%) of Delaware’s K–12 students may be eligible for an ACE scholarship, yet many remain stuck in underperforming schools solely due to their zip code. Every child deserves access to a quality education—no matter where they live.
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 on the national level.
Higher Proficiency in Math
Higher Proficiency in Reading
Graduation Rate in ACE Partner Schools
Graduation Rate Nationally in Low Income Schools
Families choose what works – not zip codes.
Our Model Works
Since 2023, ACE Delaware (our official name) has provided the Delmarva region a solution.
Last year, over 1,500 students applied for an ACE scholarship – and every year that number grows. The demand is real and the results are proven, but we need your help.
Average School Tuition Cost
(K-8) $7,413 (HS) $8,425
Average Family Contribution
(K-8) $4,034 (HS) $4,277
Average Scholarship Amount
(K-8) $4,092 (HS) $4,285
Average Household Size
4.5
Average Household Income
$69,158
ACE partners with families, donors, and private schools to provide equal access to quality education for DelMarVa students, empowering lower-income families with scholarships, support, and the freedom to choose the learning environment that best fits their children’s needs.
3,294
Open Seats
in DelMarVa Schools
36
Partner Schools
Across the Region
Here’s How Your Gift Works
Donate
Thank you for choosing to donate to ACE Scholarships Delaware.
For donations up to $50,000, please fill out the donation form below and click the Secure Payment button to submit.
For gifts over $50,000, or for additional ways to donate, please reach out to: Erik Billinger at [email protected] or (303) 407-0625.
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 |
| 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 |
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 its founding in DelMarVa in 2024, ACE families have accepted more than 3,500 scholarships totaling over $14.7 million. ACE Scholarships has also established partnerships with 36 partner schools throughout the state. During the 2025/26 school year 1,395 scholarships were delivered and the demand continues. Our vision is that every child has access to a quality education, so our work here is not done.
Delaware Leadership
Chief Development Officer
Erik Billinger
ebillinger@
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
You can participate even if Delaware 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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