Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC)
Tax-Credit Scholarship in Pennsylvania
About This Program
Pennsylvania's EITC is one of the nation's largest tax credit scholarship programs by participation. Businesses receive 75-90% tax credits (up to $750,000/year) for donations to Scholarship Organizations (SOs) or Educational Improvement Organizations (EIOs). Scholarships fund private school tuition for students from families earning less than $112,348 plus $19,775 per dependent, with enhanced credits for serving economically disadvantaged students.
Eligibility Requirements
Funding Details
Funding mechanism: 75-90% corporate tax credit for donations to Scholarship Organizations; $590 million annual program
Approved Expenses
How to Apply
Apply through a participating Scholarship Organization or Educational Improvement Organization. Pennsylvania businesses contribute to these organizations in exchange for tax credits. Families apply for scholarships directly through the participating organizations. Visit the DCED website for a list of approved organizations. Household income limits apply.
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Disclaimer: This tool provides estimates based on publicly available program data. Always verify eligibility directly with your state's program administrator. Program rules, funding amounts, and application deadlines may change.