Browse common questions about eligibility, taxpayer participation, school involvement, and program oversight. Select a category below to quickly find the information you need.
No. This does not raise your taxes.
Under ECCA, individuals may choose to direct a portion of the federal income taxes they already owe into student scholarships. The total amount of tax you owe does not increase. The destination of a limited portion of it changes. Participation is voluntary and structured within existing federal tax law.
Select a category below to view related questions and detailed guidance about the ECCA program.
Start here for an overview of how ECCA works
Guidance for individuals and businesses redirecting taxes
Who qualifies and how scholarship funding works
What public and private schools need to know
How education providers and vendors can qualify
Understand how state opt-in affects availability
Oversight, compliance, and program transparency
Key dates and how to prepare for rollout
The long-term vision behind ECCA