Make Educational Opportunity Possible in Virginia
Great news! Virginia has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
Eligible Virginia taxpayers can commit now to make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships starting January 1, 2027, when the federal tax credit takes effect.
VIRGINIA IS PARTICIPATING IN THE EFTC INITIATIVE Launches January 1, 2027
Virginia’s Current Status
Virginia has opted into the EFTC and is included on the IRS list of participating states for 2027. At the moment, there are no participating schools or scholarships available for Virginian students.
EFTC Status
Participating
Effective January 1, 2027
Virginia has opted into the EFTC.
ACE in Virginia
Not Currently Active
ACE Scholarships does not currently deliver scholarships to students in Virginia.
Participating Schools
Not Available
ACE Scholarships does not currently have an active network of participating schools in Virginia.
Scholarships
Not Currently Available
EFTC-funded scholarships are expected to become available to eligible students in Virginia beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place and qualifying Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) are approved.
The EFTC Opportunity Is Coming to Virginia
Virginia’s participation makes EFTC-funded scholarship opportunities available to eligible students beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place.
Qualifying SGOs will need to meet applicable federal and state requirements before EFTC-funded scholarships are available.
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 Virginia.
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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