Already Approved Opt-In
Governor Jim Pillen has elected to have Nebraska participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit.
What This Means for Nebraska
- Nebraska’s elementary and secondary students will have access to FSTC-funded scholarships in 2027!
- SGOs are preparing to start collecting donations and distribute scholarships in Nebraska in January 2027. They await instructions about how to make sure they are on the State SGO List.
- Schools, tutoring programs, and other education providers are preparing for the increase in demand in 2027.
Nebraska's SGO List
Organizations eligible to receive federal scholarship tax credit donations in Nebraska.
| 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 Nebraska SGO List and hasn’t come to our attention, please email add.sgo@TheFSTCcoalition.org so you can be included.
News & Resources
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Existing Educational Options in Nebraska
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 Nebraska, click on the links below:
- Private School Choice Programs: EdChoice Nebraska Site
- 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