Already Approved Opt-In
Governor Larry Rhoden has elected to have South Dakota participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit.
What This Means for South Dakota
- South Dakota’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 South Dakota 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.
South Dakota's SGO List
Organizations eligible to receive federal scholarship tax credit donations in South Dakota.
| 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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota
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 South Dakota, click on the links below:
- Private School Choice Programs: EdChoice South Dakota 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