Read More on News...What the Education Freedom Tax Credit Actually DoesOne common misconception is that every participating family will receive a $1,700 scholarship. In reality, the $1,700 amount is the maximum federal tax credit available to eligible taxpayers who contribute to approved scholarship organizations. Instead, scholarship organizations collect donations and distribute aid to qualifying families. The latest participation map shared by the Department of Education shows 30 states have joined the program ahead of its planned 2027 rollout. The states that have so far opted in are laid out here:Who Qualifies for Education Freedom Tax Credit?