Federal Scholarship Tax Credit: What It Means for New York Families

What is it? The federal scholarship tax credit gives taxpayers a 100% credit of up to $1,700 for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations, which fund student scholarships, helping families cover education costs in Catholic and public schools.

Who could qualify? Eligibility for scholarships extends to families earning up to 300% of the regional median income, which could include more than 90% of K–12 students in many areas.

What does it mean for you? If you owe federal income tax, you could take up to $1,700 of what you would otherwise pay to Washington, and instead redirect it toward scholarships that support students in New York.

What does it mean for New York? If Governor Hochul allows New York to participate, millions of dollars in privately funded scholarships will help families afford tuition, tutoring, special needs services, education technology, supplies, and more.

Take action today! The decision to bring these scholarships to New York rests with Governor Hochul. By sending her messages of support, you can help ensure New York families have access to millions in privately funded scholarships and the educational opportunities they make possible.

Here’s how to take action:

  1. Go to www.nys catholic.org
  2. Under “Action Center” in the menu, click “Latest Action Alerts”
  3. Click “Will Governor Hochul Opt-in to Support Kids & Schools?” and send your message

Or scan the QR code on the original flyer to go directly to the action page.

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