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Education Freedom Tax Credit Webinar 5/12/26

by WFIS | May 18, 2026 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, WFIS News

Children’s Scholarship Fund, an organization that has a long history of supporting school choice, hosted a webinar on the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC). The FSTC takes effect January 1, 2027. They helped explain how the program will work for families and...

The Federal (Freedom) Scholarship Tax Credit Program

by WFIS | May 11, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, WFIS News

How does an SGO work with schools? Scholarship Granting Organizations award FSTC scholarships to students based on the SGO’s unique mission. For example, an SGO might support students in attending a particular type of school or in participating in science-based...

The Federal (Freedom) Scholarship Tax Credit Program

by WFIS | May 1, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, Student Resources, WFIS News

The FSTC: what it is, how it works, and why it matters. WFIS wants school leaders to be fluent in their understanding of the FSTC and in their ability to answer questions and build financial strategies around it. Is the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit a Big Deal for...

Update on the Freedom Scholarship Tax Credit opportunity (formerly Federal Scholarship Tax Credit)

by WFIS | Apr 6, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News

The Freedom Scholarship Tax Credit presents a significant opportunity for students in public and private schools. Public awareness of the program is building. Private school parents should learn more about it, and our schools can help. Washington is uniquely...

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