Make Educational Opportunity Possible in North Carolina
Great news! North Carolina has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
Eligible North Carolina taxpayers can commit now to make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships starting January 1, 2027, when the federal tax credit takes effect.
NORTH CAROLINA IS PARTICIPATING IN THE EFTC INITIATIVE Launches January 1, 2027
North Carolina’s Current Status
North Carolina has opted into the EFTC. The General Assembly enacted the state’s participation through House Bill 87 after overriding the governor’s veto in 2026.
EFTC Status
Participating
Effective January 1, 2027
North Carolina has opted into the EFTC.
ACE in North Carolina
Not Currently Active
ACE Scholarships does not currently deliver scholarships to students in North Carolina.
Participating Schools
Not Available
ACE Scholarships does not currently have an active network of participating schools in North Carolina.
Scholarships
Not Currently Available
EFTC-funded scholarships are expected to become available to eligible students in North Carolina beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place and qualifying Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) are approved.
The EFTC Opportunity Is Coming to North Carolina
North Carolina’s participation makes EFTC-funded scholarship opportunities available to eligible students beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place.
The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority is responsible for certifying and submitting the state’s list of qualifying SGOs, subject to applicable federal requirements.
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 North Carolina.
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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