Until Governor Pritzker opts in, Illinois’s elementary and secondary students will NOT have access to FSTC-funded scholarships. The governor still has time to act.
Meanwhile, SGOs, schools, tutoring programs, and other education providers are delaying important preparations in advance of January 2027 when the FSTC becomes effective.
Illinois's SGO List
Organizations eligible to receive federal scholarship tax credit donations in Illinois.
| SGO Name | For Families | For Donors | Scholarship Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasury is not yet accepting State SGO Lists. Once they are posted, we expect to share them here. | |||
If you represent an SGO that wants to be on the Illinois SGO List and hasn’t come to our attention, please email add.sgo@TheFSTCcoalition.org so you can be included.
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Existing Educational Options in Illinois
K-12 scholarships funded by EFTC donations can be stacked on top of funding from other state programs. To learn more about what’s available in Illinois, click on the links below:
- Private School Choice Programs: EdChoice Illinois Site
- Public Charter Schools
- Homeschools
- Microschools and Coops — Innovative models like microschools and coops often operate under homeschool laws, but here are some additional resources:
- 529 Savings Plans for K-12 Expenses
- Traditional public schools