In order to be approved to receive a Pay it Forward Scholarship, a student must meet the eligibility requirements as set forth in the law which governs our program and by which we operate. Once a student qualifies in any category for a scholarship, they remain qualified for their entire school career.

• Students must be Georgia residents

• Students in PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade are automatically eligible

• Students in 2nd grade and above, must meet one of these criteria:

  • Received a PIFS (or other SSO) scholarship previously

  • Attended public school for six weeks (last year) prior to enrolling in private school

  • Been homeschooled (last year) for one year prior to enrolling in private school

  • Zoned to attend a low performing public school

  • Subject of physical violence or verbal abuse at a Georgia public school

*Documentation may be required in order to verify eligibiliy.

Your student will receive an equal share of the scholarship funds donated to your school in a given year. For example, if we have $10,000 in scholarship funds for your school and there are 10 approved students, then each student receives a $1,000 scholarship.

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Scholarships have caps based on the maximum amount published annually by the Georgia Department of Education ($12,857 for 2024) as well as a household's net taxable income

• Under $30,000 = maximum of 100% of tuition and fees

• $30,000-$60,000 = maximum of 90% of tuition and fees

• Over $60,000 = maximum of 80% of tuition and fees