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Federal Scholarship Tax Credit in Ohio

Mike DeWine
Mike DeWine
Governor of Ohio
Republican
Already Approved Opt-In
Governor Mike DeWine has elected to have Ohio participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit.
What This Means for Ohio
  • Ohio’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 Ohio 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.

Ohio's SGO List

Organizations eligible to receive federal scholarship tax credit donations in Ohio.

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 Ohio 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 Ohio

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 Ohio, click on the links below:

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Thank Governor Mike DeWine

Let Governor DeWine know you appreciate that the state will allow SGOs to give K-12 scholarships in Ohio. A personal note or voice mail message can have a lasting impact.

Talking Points
  • Thank you for opting Ohio into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit.
  • Your leadership is helping expand education freedom in Ohio.
  • Please promote the program so families know these scholarships are available beginning in 2027.
Governor’s Office

Governor Mike DeWine

614-466-3555
77 South High Street, 30th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6117
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