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What is the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) Program?

Families can use the ESTF to provide flexible, customized education for their K-12 students in South Carolina.

  • Scholarships can be used for private school tuition and approved expenses like tutoring, educational therapies, and out-of-district attendance fees.

  • Each student in the program for the 2026-27 school year will receive $7,634.

  • The program is run by the South Carolina Department of Education.

  • Students must reside in South Carolina and cannot be enrolled in their district public school to participate in the ESTF program.

Get Started

  • Find a School or Vendor

    Explore our Finder Site to find a ESTF-participating school or ESTF-approved vendor for your child in your area

  • FAQs

    Discover answers to frequently asked ESTF questions - from ClassWallet setup to eligible purchases