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Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program The Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program is administered by the South Carolina Department of Education that allows qualifying South Carolina families to apply for a scholarship. For the 2025-2026 school year, the award amount is $7,500. For the 2026-2027 school year, the awarded amount will be $7,634.
The application for the 2026-2027 school year has been closed as the statutory student cap has been reached. You can still join the ESTF program waitlist below. Registering for the waitlist will make sure you receive updates on the application for the 2027-2028 school year.
For help connecting with approved service providers or for additional support using your ESTF funds, visit Outbridge . This is a scholarship for Kindergarteners through 12th grade students. Students cannot attend their zoned resident public school.
Families can use scholarship funds to create a customized, flexible education for their student, including paying for approved expenses like tutoring, educational therapies and out-of-district attendance fees. Please check the tab titled "Resources for Families and Students" for the Participant Guides and additional information.
APPLICATION PRIORITY WINDOWS & DEADLINES To qualify for the 2026-2027 school year, the student must: Families & Students Application --> Be a resident of South Carolina Attained the age of five on or before September 1 of the current school year, OR have received a scholarship the previous school year. Must be a K-12 student, has not graduated and has not reached the age of 22.
Have a household income that does not exceed 500% of the federal poverty guidelines. Cannot attend their resident public school for the 2026-2027 school year. NOTE: Your resident public school is the school that your student is zoned to attend, based on your address.
As part of participation in the ESTF program, a student must be withdrawn from their resident public school. Cannot receive the Educational Credit for Exceptional Needs Children for the 2026-2027 school year. Cannot homeschool under Option 1, Option 2, or Option 3 for the 2026-2027 school year.
At this time, the Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program has reached its maximum capacity of 15,000 awarded students for 2026-2027. Families can register for the 2026-2027 waitlist . Window 1: Returning awarded students and their siblings.
Opens November 1st and closes January 14th and priority will be given until Window 2 opens. Window 2: Priority students. Open January 15th - February 8th Active-duty parent or guardian stationed in South Carolina OR Income at or below 300% FPL OR Prior year public school attendance OR Returning awarded student or sibling who missed Window 1 Window 3: All eligible students.
Opens February 9th. Federal Poverty Guidelines Persons in Family / Household 2025 Federal Poverty Guideline 300% of Federal Poverty Guideline 500%* of Federal Poverty Guideline *For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $34,400 for each additional person. Homeschool students (as defined in Sections 59-65-40 [Option 1], eligible for this scholarship program.
The identified school year would increase by one term in each additional year. Required Documents for the Application (not for the Waitlist) For a full list of required and potentially required documents please review the information here . Legal documents may include foster paperwork, adoption papers, divorce agreements, the 2024 or 2025 tax return or a birth certificate.
2024 or newer tax return documentation or, if applicants do not file taxes, information on income. Driver’s License or State Issued ID, Utility Bills (Gas, Electric, Water), Government/ Govt. Agency Issued Mail (TANF, SNAP, voter registration cards, tax assessments, etc.) Mortgage Statements.
Active-Duty Document (If Applicable) Current Military ID, Leave and Earnings Statement (within 30 days), Orders for Active Duty, Letter from Commanding Officer on military letterhead or a Service Verification Letter. Access scholarship funds on ClassWallet Once your student is approved, you will receive a Welcome Email from ClassWallet with next steps on how to access your scholarship funds through the ClassWallet platform.
In late July 2026, your student's scholarship account will be funded with the first quarterly payment, and you'll receive step-by-step instructions on accessing and using the scholarship funds. Stay tuned for support and training! Use your student's scholarship Make payments and purchases for approved expenses using your student's scholarship account through ClassWallet.
Resources for Families & Students Download the 2025 - 2026 Participant Guide Download the 2026 - 2027 Participant Guide 2025-2026 Training Webinar for Participating Families Approved Education Service Providers SC ESTF Program: Year One Report (2024-2025) ESTF Legal Report on Applications to General Assembly ESTF Legal Report on Administrative Spending to General Assembly Thank you for your interest in serving ESTF families & students.
Education Service Providers or ESPs are individuals or organizations approved by the South Carolina Department of Education to provide educational goods and services to scholarship students at the direction of their parent or guardian. All ESPs must be approved to participate in the program and the Department has developed an application process which outlines the criteria and timeline for approval.
To submit an application, complete the Education Service Provider application form. Education Service Provider Application You will receive notification of the state's decision within 10 business days of your submission. Within 3 business days of your ESP Application approval, you will receive an email from ClassWallet with instructions on finalizing your registration and creating your ClassWallet account.
You must register and link your bank account to receive payments from families and students.
Resources For Service Providers Download the 2025 - 2026 Education Service Provider Guide Download the 2026 - 2027 Education Service Provider Guide Training Webinar for Participating Education Service Providers Approved Education Service Providers Need help with the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) Program or the ClassWallet Contact our support team for assistance.
Monday through Friday from 8 am - 8 pm ET Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm ET For help connecting with a provider, or for additional support using your ESTF funds. https://www. outbridge-sc.
org
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: See the South Carolina grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program is funded by South Carolina Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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