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Important Updates
November 1, 2025
Priority Applications for the SC Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) are Now Open for Renewing Families (Including Siblings!)
The ESTF law has now changed to require ALL families (no exception) to a change that now requires all families, no exceptions, to submit a new application. To qualify for the 2026–2027 school year, a student must:
Be a resident of South Carolina
Be a K–12 student who has not graduated or reached age 22
Have a household income that does not exceed 500% of the federal poverty guidelines
Required Documents
To complete your application efficiently, please have the following ready to upload:
Address Verification (required for every application): Driver’s license or state-issued ID, utility bill, government-issued mail, or mortgage statement
Income Verification (required for every application): IRS Form 1040 or other documentation regarding non-taxable income
Guardianship Verification (required for new sibling applicants): Birth certificate, 2024 or 2025 tax return, foster paperwork, adoption papers, divorce agreements
The application is open now through January 14, 2026. Applications submitted after Jan. 14, 2026, lose priority status and may not be awarded funding. Apply now!
May 7, 2025
Big Update: New Changes to the SC Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF)!
The ESTF law has been updated and there are some exciting changes for families!
💵 More funding: Scholarship amounts are increasing to $7,500 per student for the 2025–26 school year.
🏫 Private school tuition: Families can use ESTF funds to pay for approved private school tuition and fees.
✅ More flexibility: Students can now attend a public school outside of their assigned school, including other schools in their district or in different public school districts!
🚍 Expanded uses: You can now use funds for transportation (up to $3,000/year), uniforms, inter-district transfer fees, and more.
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