Frequently Asked Questions

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Under federal ECCA guidelines, Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) are required to distribute contributed funds within 18 months of receipt.

Well Planned Education follows a structured annual disbursement cycle to provide clarity and predictability for participating families and schools. In general, funds raised between July 1 and June 30 are scheduled for distribution beginning the following July, subject to eligibility verification and program readiness.

Families and participating schools will receive advance communication regarding specific award and disbursement timelines once the program enters its active funding phase.

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Program Framework

Start here for an overview of how ECCA works

Taxpayer Participation

Guidance for individuals and businesses redirecting taxes

Family Eligibility & Scholarships

Who qualifies and how scholarship funding works

School Participation

What public and private schools need to know

Marketplace & Vendor Participation

How education providers and vendors can qualify

State Participation

Understand how state opt-in affects availability

Governance & Trust

Oversight, compliance, and program transparency

Timeline & Next Steps

Key dates and how to prepare for rollout

Educational Philosophy & Impact

The long-term vision behind ECCA