Scholarships for K-12 families.
Need-based scholarships for tuition and other education costs at public, charter, and private schools. Now serving students in Ohio. Other states coming soon.
Choose your state, county, and household size to see your estimated income limit.
How the income limit works
The law limits scholarships to students in households with income up to 300% of the "area median gross income," the same measure used for the federal low-income housing tax credit. It is based on HUD's income limits for each county or metro area and adjusted for household size.
This tool multiplies HUD's fiscal year 2026 very low income limit (50% of area median) by six to estimate the 300% limit. The IRS expects to publish official limits by area and family size each year, and those will control.
Other requirements
- The student must be enrolled in grades K-12 at a public or private school.
- The student must live in a state that has opted in. See the state map.
- Give for Kids currently serves students in Ohio, with other states coming soon.
Source: HUD Multifamily Tax Subsidy Project income limits, FY2026. Estimates only; not a determination of eligibility.
What scholarships can cover.
- Tuition
- Books and supplies
- Tutoring
- Special needs services
- Uniforms
- Transportation
- Extended day programs
- Computers and internet
How to apply.
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open in early 2027. Join our interest list and we will email you when they open.
Priority goes to students who received a scholarship the year before, and then to their siblings. Household income is verified each year.