South Carolina ESTF for families
South Carolina's Education Scholarship Trust Fund gives up to 15,000 students a year an account for tuition, tutoring, therapies and other approved costs.
Checked against the program's own sources on Oct 14, 2026. Each fact links to its source.
How much does South Carolina ESTF pay?
- $7,634 per student for 2026-27.1
Who qualifies for South Carolina ESTF?
- Students in households at or below 500% of the federal poverty guidelines. The program is capped at 15,000 students and is full for 2026-27.1
What can South Carolina ESTF pay for?
- Approved expenses such as tutoring, educational therapies and out-of-district attendance fees.1
When can you apply for South Carolina ESTF?
- The 2026-27 application is closed. Families can join the waitlist for 2027-28. Past windows ran November 1 to January 14, January 15 to February 8, and from February 9.1
How do you apply for South Carolina ESTF?
Families apply through the program itself, not through ChoicePaid.
ESTF program siteFind approved providers in South Carolina
From the state's own published lists.
Track your award for free
One budget across every provider, with receipts and reimbursement packets.
Are you a provider?
How to get approved and paid by South Carolina ESTF.
Sources
- 1. Education Scholarship Trust Fund, sc-estf-program.com, checked Oct 14, 2026
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