Make Educational Opportunity Possible in Maryland
Great news! Maryland is a qualified ACE Scholarships state.
ACE Scholarships has served Maryland families since 2023, helping students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Maryland has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
Eligible Maryland 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 Maryland to opt-in.
Maryland’s Current Status
Maryland has not yet decided whether to opt into the EFTC. Governor Wes Moore has not announced a final decision on whether Maryland will participate.
EFTC Status
Decision Pending
Maryland 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 Maryland
Active
ACE Scholarships has served Maryland families since 2023.
Partner Schools
11
ACE Scholarships has established partnerships with 11 schools in Maryland.
Scholarships
519
ACE families have accepted more than 500 scholarships across Maryland.
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 Maryland 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 Maryland to opt-in.
Three Ways to Give
There are several ways to help make education opportunities possible for students. Choose the option that works for you.
EFTC Contribution
You can participate even if Maryland 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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