Make Educational Opportunity Possible in Vermont
Vermont has not yet opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), but you can help make it possible.
Eligible Vermont 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 Vermont to opt-in.
Vermont’s Current Status
Vermont has not yet finalized its participation in the EFTC. Governor Phil Scott signed Act 164 in June 2026, creating a conditional framework for participation. However, the law directs Vermont to decline participation if final federal rules conflict with the state’s conditions.
EFTC Status
Decision Pending
Vermont 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 Vermont
Not Currently Active
ACE Scholarships does not currently deliver scholarships to students in Vermont.
Participating Schools
Not Available
Because Vermont has not finalized its participation, Vermont schools cannot currently participate in EFTC-funded scholarship opportunities.
Scholarships
Not Available
EFTC-funded scholarships are not currently available to eligible students in Vermont because the state has not finalized its participation.
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 Vermont 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 Vermont to opt-in.
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
You can participate even if Vermont 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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