Federal Tax Credit Scholarship

School Meals for all Of New York

For the first time ever, a federal tax credit scholarship program is a reality — but New York students can only benefit if Governor Hochul opts our state in. With broad, bipartisan support nationwide, now is the time to act.

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By The Numbers

What the federal tax credit scholarship means for New York students and families.

Tax Credit

$1,700

Federal tax credit per taxpayer — 100% of your donation to a Scholarship Granting Organization.

Eligibility

300%

Families earning up to 300% of their area median income qualify for scholarships.

Cost to NY

Funded entirely by federal tax credits — not a single New York State dollar.

Available

2027

Scholarships become available for students once New York opts in.

What This Means For New York

For the first time ever, a federal tax credit scholarship program is the law of the land. Taxpayers who donate to a Scholarship Granting Organization receive a federal tax credit for 100% of their gift — up to $1,700 — and that money funds scholarships for eligible K-12 students.

But there is a catch: the program only reaches students in states that choose to opt in. The decision rests with Governor Hochul. With broad, bipartisan support across the country, New York has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring this benefit home to our families — at no cost to the state.

No Cost to New York

The program is funded by federal tax credits — opting in does not cost the state a single dollar.

Helps Every Student

Scholarships expand options for families while easing pressure on public school budgets.

Broad, Bipartisan Support

Tax credit scholarships enjoy wide backing from parents and communities nationwide.

Toolkits

Everything you need to take action and spread the word.

Advocacy Toolkit

Talking points, sample letters, and shareable graphics to urge Governor Hochul to opt New York in.

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Find Your 300% AMI

Look up the income threshold for scholarship eligibility in your county.

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National Opt-In Tracker

See where every state stands on opting into the federal scholarship program.

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Fact Sheets

Download and share the facts about the federal tax credit scholarship program.

Tax Credit Scholarship FAQ Download →

How the Program Works Download →

Why New York Should Opt In Download →

Our Coalition Partners

Teach NYS member schools standing together to bring the federal tax credit scholarship to New York.

Adolph Schreiber Hebrew Academy of Rockland (ASHAR)

Associated Beth Rivka Schools

Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam

Bais Yaakov of Boro Park

Bais Yaakov of the Five Towns

Barkai Yeshivah

Beer Hagolah

Beit Rabban

Beit Yaakov Orot Sarah

Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy

Bnos Bais Yaakov

Bnos Leah Prospect Park Yeshiva

Bnos Malka

Brandeis Hebrew Academy

Chabad Girls Academy

Chabad Academy of the Arts & Sciences

Cheder at the Ohel

Darchai Menachem

Derech HaTorah of Rochester

DRS Yeshiva High School for Boys

Emet Classical Academy

Gan Academy

Gan Aliya/Bnos Aliya

Hannah Senesh Community Day School

Hadar Bet Yakov

Haor Beacon

Hebrew Day School of Sullivan and Ulster County

Hebrew Academy of Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR)

Hebrew Academy of Long Beach (HALB)

Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (HANC)

Imagine Academy

Ivdu Schools

Jewish Center for Special Education / Bais Limudei Hashem

Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island

Long Island Hebrew Academy

Kinneret Day School

Luria Academy of Brooklyn

Magen David Yeshivah

Magen Ephraim Sephardic Academy

Magen Israel

Maimonides Hebrew Day School of the Capitol

Manhattan Day School

Manhattan High School for Girls

Mazel Day School

Mercaz Academy

Mesivta Ateres Yaakov

Mesivta Netzach Hatorah

Mesivta Toras Moshe

Mevakshai Torah

Mill Basin Yeshiva

Monsey Bais Chaya Mushka

North Shore Hebrew Academy

Ohr Temimim

PTACH

Queens Hebrew Academy

Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School

Rabbi Jacob Joseph School (Boys and Girls Divisions)

Ramaz School

Rambam Mesivta

Reach For The Stars Learning Center

Rodeph Shalom School

SAR

Sephardic Academy of Manhattan

Shaare Torah (All Divisions)

Shalshelet Bais Yaakov

Shulamith School for Girls Long Island

Sinai Academy

SKA High School for Girls

Solomon Schechter School of LI

Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan

Staten Island Hebrew Academy

Syracuse Hebrew Day School

Tiferet Torah

Torah and Language Academy

Talmudic Institute of Upstate NY

The Leffell School (Solomon Schechter School of Westchester)

The Shefa School

Torah Academy for Girls

Westchester Day School

Westchester Hebrew High School

Westchester Torah Academy

Yaldeinu

Yeshiva Bnot Yaakov

Yeshiva Darchei Torah

Yeshiva Har Torah

Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island

Yeshiva Ketana of Manhattan

Yeshiva Kol Torah

Yeshivat Kol Yaakov

Yeshiva and Mesivta Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin

Yeshiva of Central Queens

Yeshiva of Far Rockaway

Yeshiva of Great Neck

Yeshiva Ohel Torah

Yeshiva Sha’arei Zion of Queens

Yeshiva Torah Temimah

Yeshiva Toras Chaim of South Shore

Yeshivah of Flatbush

Yeshivas Ohavei Torah

Yeshivat Darchei Eres (YDE)

Yeshivat Kinyan Torah

Yeshivat Mekor Haim

Yeshivath Gesher

Yeshiva Prep High School

Yeshiva Primary

Yeshiva University High School for Girls – Central

Yeshiva University High School for Boys – MTA

Zucker Jewish Academy - Five Town