About South Carolina's Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) Program
South Carolina's Education Savings Account program, known as the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) Program, provides eligible families with funds to cover approved educational expenses including private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, tutoring, and educational therapy services.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for South Carolina's ESA program, students must meet certain criteria including residency requirements and may need to demonstrate specific educational needs. Use our calculator above to check your family's specific eligibility.
Funding Details
Approved participants can receive $7,500 - $7,634 annually to cover educational expenses. Funds are typically distributed quarterly through the ClassWallet platform and can be used at approved providers throughout the state.
How to Apply
Applications for South Carolina's Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) Program are accepted during specific enrollment windows. The typical processing time is Funds distributed quarterly once approved. Use our calculator above to get personalized next steps and required documents for your application.
Funding Amount
Up to $7,500 - $7,634 per student annually
Application Window
Check for enrollment dates
Processing Time
Funds distributed quarterly once approved

