The credit comes from the 2025 federal tax law. Instead of sending up to $1,700 to the Treasury, a taxpayer can direct it to a certified scholarship organization and reduce their federal bill by the same amount.
Eligibility is pegged to 300% of area median income, a line that most El Paso households fall under. Because it is funded by donors rather than a state appropriation, the pool isn't fixed in advance the way TEFA's is.
Expect it to work as a second layer: a waitlisted family's bridge to private school, or help with the high school tuition that TEFA doesn't fully cover. As scholarship organizations covering El Paso County get certified, we'll add them here.
Combining it with other sources
Few El Paso families rely on a single source. This one normally works alongside the school's own discounts and at least one more item on this list, and the funding check lays out the exact mix for your child.