Make Educational Opportunity Possible in Kentucky
Great news! Kentucky has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
Eligible taxpayers in Kentucky can commit now to make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships starting January 1, 2027, when the federal tax credit takes effect.
KENTUCKY IS PARTICIPATING IN THE EFTC INITIATIVE Launches January 1, 2027
Kentucky’s Current Status
Kentucky has opted into the EFTC. The Kentucky General Assembly enacted House Bill 1 over Governor Andy Beshear’s veto in March 2026, establishing Kentucky’s participation beginning in 2027.
EFTC Status
Participating
Effective January 1, 2027
Kentucky has opted into the EFTC.
ACE in Kentucky
Not Currently Active
ACE Scholarships does not currently deliver scholarships to students in Kentucky.
Participating Schools
Not Available
ACE Scholarships does not currently have an active network of participating schools in Kentucky.
Scholarships
Not Currently Available
EFTC-funded scholarships are expected to become available to eligible students in Kentucky beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place and qualifying Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) are approved.
The EFTC Opportunity Is Coming to Kentucky
Kentucky’s participation makes EFTC-funded scholarship opportunities available to eligible students beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place.
The Kentucky Secretary of State is responsible for submitting the state’s required list of qualifying SGOs to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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 Kentucky.
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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