ESTF Unbundling Will Continue for the 2026–2027 School Year
Families approved to unbundle their child’s education can move forward with their plans for the coming school year. South Carolina families who have been waiting for an update on the future of “unbundling” in the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program have received good news. The South Carolina Budget Conference Committee rejected a proposed budget […]
How Traditional Public and Public Charter Students Can Use ESTF
The school choice environment in South Carolina is evolving rapidly. Just a few short years ago, families were forced to attend their residentially zoned traditional public school, drive their children to a local public charter school (if they were able), or pay for private school tuition out of their own pocket – effectively trapping lower income […]
So you want to be an education service provider?
There is a brand new K-12 scholarship opportunity in South Carolina, and it’s not just for school tuition. Scholarship funds under the Education Scholarship Trust Fund program can be used for tutoring, therapies, curriculum, educational materials, individual classes, and so much more. Parents are able to have flexible funding to use for their child’s unique needs, […]