New Hampshire Education Tax Credit Scholarship
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How does this program work?
The New Hampshire Education Tax Credit (ETC) Scholarship provides need-based scholarships to eligible students in the state. The Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire (CSFNH) administers this program. The scholarships allow families to choose private schools, online schools, homeschooling, or out-of-district public schools that better fit their children’s educational needs.
Why this matters to families in New Hampshire:
The New Hampshire Education Tax Credit Scholarship program gives parents the ability to choose alternate educational settings or services that are a better fit for their child’s learning needs. As a needs-based scholarship, it ensures families have additional financial support for these choices.
Award amounts for 2025-2026
Need-based Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to students based on the metrics in the New Hampshire Education Tax Credit law, financial need (income and family size), and funds raised for tuition for a private school (listed here), an out-of-district public school, online school, or for homeschooling expenses.
Who is eligible for this program?
Families earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level (FPL) are eligible for the New Hampshire Education Tax Credit Scholarship.
How can families use the funds?
Families can apply New Hampshire Education Tax Credit Scholarship funds to enroll their child in a private school, online school, or homeschool that better suits their learning needs. They can also use ETC scholarships to attend out-of-district public schools.
Returning families receive priority, but funding is limited. The program awards ETC scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis.
What are the program rules and requirements?
- Income Level: Your household income must not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level (FPL).
- Residency: Applicants and students must be residents of New Hampshire.
- Educational Status: Your student must be at least 5 and no older than 20 years old, who has not graduated from high school. Your child can also be entering Kindergarten or 1st grade for the first time. Or, entering 2nd-12th grades and coming from a public school.
- School Requirements: Funds can be used at eligible private schools (listed here) that meet state standards.
How do families apply?
- Check Eligibility: Ensure your family meets the income and residency requirements. Review the details of the program on the ETC site.
- Gather Documentation: Collect required documents, including proof of income (you will need your complete tax return in PDF format which will also provide proof of residency).
- Choose an Eligible School: Select a private school that participates in the program (listed here).
- Complete the Application: Follow the application process on the Children’s Scholarship Fund site during the open enrollment period.
- Submit: Review and submit the application along with any necessary information and documentation.
Where can families learn more?
For other New Hampshire School Choice Programs: Refer to our New Hampshire State Summary.