NC Accord Kids

Step 1: Donate to Accord Kids, which is an SGO powered by American Association of Christian Schools Scholarship fund. Do this after January 1, 2027

Step 2: When filing your federal income tax return you receive a dollar-for-dollar credit of up to $1,700 against your federal income taxes owed.

The Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) is a federal program established by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (2025). It allows individuals and businesses to donate to approved Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) and receive a dollar-for-dollar federal income tax credit of up to $1,700 per person per year ($3,400 for married couples filing jointly). The donations fund K–12 scholarships for eligible students.

Answer: The federal Education Freedom Tax Credit allows private donors to fund scholarships for eligible K–12 students — at no cost to donors, schools, or families. Your child may be able to attend the Victory Christian School with scholarship support or your friends and family can donate their tax credit to Victory Christian School and help us support our mission

Answer: NO it does not. This is a federal tax credit so as long as you pay federal income taxes that exceed $1,700 (or $3,400 if married filing jointly) so any money you give you will get back when you file your tax return.

Answer: Giving doesn’t officially start until January 1, 2027 but you can pledge what you would be willing to donate via the simple form below. This shows your commitment to donating to Victory Christian School and allows us to better plan for next year.

Answer: Not necessarily. The money will go into a pot of scholarship dollars that will be distributed by Victory Christian School. It is likely that your child will benefit from your gift because if your household income is at or below 300% of your county’s Area Media Income you qualify. Roughly 96% of children nationally meet the income threshold (per Treasury proposed regs, 91 FR 62818).

NO! This is a federal tax credit, this is not money that would have gone to public schools.

Nope, NC Opportunity Scholarship is a state program whereas this is a federal tax credit. These can work together to ensure that a child can attend VCS at virtually no cost to their parents.

Nope! This is a federal tax credit which means you can direct your tax credit to VCS no matter what state you live in!

90% of the contributions sent to Accord Kids are used to fund scholarships for eligible K – 12 students.

These scholarships can be used to cover the following items:

1. School Tuition
2. Mandatory enrollment fees
3. Required textbook & course fees
4. Mandatory activity & lab fees
5. Required uniform & supply fees
6. Tutoring opportunities
7. Special needs services
8. Technology for educational use
9. Other costs charged at enrollment

Visit the NC Accord Kids website
NC Accord Kids – Education Freedom Tax Credit for North Carolina