Make Educational Opportunity Possible in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has declined to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make future participation possible.
Eligible Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island to opt-in.
Rhode Island’s Current Status
Rhode Island has not yet opted into the EFTC. In June 2026, Governor Dan McKee signed H7163, which requires both the governor and the General Assembly to approve any future decision to participate in the EFTC. The law does not itself determine whether Rhode Island will participate.
EFTC Status
Not Participating
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
Not Currently Available
ACE Scholarships does not currently deliver scholarships to students in Rhode Island.
Participating Schools
Not Available
Because Rhode Island has not opted in, Rhode Island schools cannot currently participate in EFTC-funded scholarship opportunities.
Scholarships
Not Available
EFTC-funded scholarships are not currently available to eligible students in Rhode Island because the state has not opted 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 Rhode Island has not opted in. Make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships to help fund K–12 scholarships for eligible students in participating states. In return, you’ll receive a dollar-for-dollar 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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