Scholarships for All New Yorkers

Education that works for every student.

Designed to benefit all students no matter where they attend school, the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program helps fund tutoring, special education services, enrichment programs, transportation, and school supplies because every student deserves the educational support they need to succeed.

Governor Hochul has expressed her support for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program. Add your name to thank her and urge New York to opt in.

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Join thousands of New Yorkers urging Governor Hochul to formally opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program.

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A Historic Opportunity for New York Students

For the first time, the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program gives New Yorkers the opportunity to unlock up to $1.5 billion in new educational funding for students at no cost to the state. If New York opts in, all students across the state could receive scholarships to help pay for tutoring, transportation, educational services, technology, enrichment programs, and school supplies.

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88%New York voters support the program.

It Keeps 1.5B in New YorkAvailable for New York students if the state opts in.

$0Cost to New York taxpayers.

2.8 Million New York StudentsCould benefit from this opportunity.

United by One Goal

Parents, educators, school leaders, nonprofits, businesses, faith communities, and advocates are coming together around one simple belief: education should work for every student.

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How It Works

Unlike many education programs, Scholarships for ALL is funded through donations incentivized by federal tax credits. Not state taxpayer dollars.

Every Student Has Different Needs. Every Student Deserves the Opportunity to Succeed.

Academic Support & Tutoring

Extra help can make the difference between falling behind and finding a path forward.

My daughter just needs a little extra help.

My daughter attends our local public school and works incredibly hard, but she needs extra help in math that we simply can't afford. Her teachers do everything they can, but with crowded classrooms, one-on-one support isn't always possible. A scholarship like this could help pay for tutoring and give her the confidence and support she needs to succeed.

David S.Rochester, NY

Enrichment & After-School Programs

Scholarships can open doors to the arts, enrichment activities and experiences that help kids stay engaged after school.

School doesn't end when the bell rings.

My son discovered his love for robotics through an after-school STEM program, but we can't always afford to keep him enrolled. These programs aren't extras—they're where he found his passion and confidence in a way the regular classroom couldn't. A scholarship like this would mean he wouldn't have to miss out just because of cost.

Melissa R.Buffalo, NY

Transportation, Tech, and Classroom Resources

Practical support helps students show up ready to learn and fully participate.

The little expenses add up.

My children go to public school, but that doesn't mean their education is free. Between school supplies, transportation, technology, and other costs, the bills keep adding up. A scholarship like this could make a real difference for families like mine.

Anjali M.Bronx, NY

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The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program represents a historic opportunity to expand educational opportunity for students across New York.

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August 3, 2026
The Honorable Kathy Hochul
Governor of the State of New York
New York State Capitol
Albany, NY 12224

Dear Governor Hochul,

We, a growing network of community leaders, families, educational organizations, businesses and New Yorkers, write today in strong support of New York State opting into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program. We commend your intent to participate and urge you to act swiftly once the federal regulations are finalized.

As leader of the nation’s second-largest Democratic state, your decision will send a powerful signal to governors across the country that New York is committed to expanding educational opportunity while putting students, families and the economy first.

At stake are hundreds of millions of federal dollars that New York cannot afford to leave behind.

Education Reform Now projects that the program could generate $1.5 billion in annual education funding for New York students if a third of eligible taxpayers donate to the program. Those dollars would help families access tutoring and test preparation, special education services, after-school enrichment programs, classroom technology and other educational supports that are increasingly essential for student success.

While this program is designed to help ALL New York students, experience from a similar program in Arizona shows public school students benefit most. According to the Arizona Department of Revenue 70% of taxpayers donated to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) serving public schools.

At a time when families are struggling with the rising cost of additional educational supports, spending an average of $9,000 on tutoring, after-school enrichment, and supplies and technology, this program offers meaningful financial relief to New York families.

Opting in puts New Yorkers first!

With $0 cost to the state, it has the potential to generate $10 billion in economic growth, $2.5 billion in tax revenues, and 30,000 new education-related jobs. If New York fails to opt in, our taxpayers will still be able to make tax-credited donations to students in other states, leaving New York children and our economy behind.

This is a rare moment where educational opportunity, fiscal responsibility, and economic development all point in the same direction.

We are confident that you will opt in without delay upon the release of federal regulations that are consistent with New York’s state education goals. Thank you for your leadership and for advancing education and affordability for New Yorkers.

Sincerely,

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