Make Educational Opportunity Possible in Tennessee
Great news! Tennessee has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
Eligible Tennessee taxpayers can commit now to make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships starting January 1, 2027, when the federal tax credit takes effect.
TENNESSEE IS PARTICIPATING IN THE EFTC INITIATIVE Launches January 1, 2027
Tennessee’s Current Status
Tennessee has opted into the EFTC. Public Chapter 720 directs the Tennessee Department of Education to identify and certify eligible Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) and submit the required list for the state’s participation.
EFTC Status
Participating
Effective January 1, 2027
Tennessee has opted into the EFTC.
ACE in Tennessee
Not Currently Active
ACE Scholarships does not currently deliver scholarships to students in Tennessee.
Participating Schools
Not Available
ACE Scholarships does not currently have an active network of participating schools in Tennessee.
Scholarships
Not Currently Available
EFTC-funded scholarships are expected to become available to eligible students in Tennessee beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place and qualifying SGOs are approved.
The EFTC Opportunity Is Coming to Tennessee
Tennessee’s participation makes EFTC-funded scholarship opportunities available to eligible students beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place.
The Tennessee Department of Education is responsible for identifying and certifying eligible SGOs and submitting the required list, 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 Tennessee.
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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