Frequently Asked Questions

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Private schools in participating states may choose to engage with the ECCA program by supporting eligible students and coordinating approved scholarship-funded purchases.

Well Planned Education provides participating schools with structured guidance and easy-to-use technology to help streamline participation while maintaining compliance with federal requirements. Schools may designate appropriate staff to manage access to the marketplace or coordinate purchases based on their internal preferences.

Participation is voluntary and designed to work alongside each school’s existing operations while helping direct additional resources into classrooms.

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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