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Turn your federal taxes into Christian school scholarships

Starting January 1, 2027. Parents, tell us your child's school. Donors, we'll email you the day giving opens.

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For decades, Christian families have paid for two school systems. The one their children attend, and the one they don't. The federal credit changes that math for the first time in American history.

Aaron BaerFounder, CEN, and President, Center for Christian Virtue
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About us

We help Christian schools fulfill their mission to educate students in a biblical worldview, and we make sure cost is never the reason a family can't choose one. CEN SGO is how we do it: a scholarship granting organization that turns a donor's tax into a student's scholarship.

  • 8,700+ scholarship recipients
  • $15 million in scholarship money raised
  • 211 network member schools
  • 62% average yearly increase in donations
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Where the credit works

See every state

The federal credit is national. CEN SGO serves Christian schools in every state that takes part, and scholarships reach students in those states. Here's where every state stands.

  • 30 opted in
  • 1 announced
  • 2 governor vetoed
  • 4 declined
  • 14 no decision yet

National status as of October 1, 2026, from the IRS list of participating states.

Don't see your state? Donors anywhere can give and claim the credit. Families can recommend their school and we'll let you know when a school near you joins.

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The CEN SGO platform

One platform runs the whole scholarship program. Schools track fund balances, review applicants, approve disbursements and pull reports. Donors see every donation and credit. Families apply and follow their status. The CEN SGO team runs the back office behind it.

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Testimonials

What it looks like in practice

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  • Kevin Roberts

    "Christian Education Network is doing exactly what the Christian school movement has needed for years — identifying the real obstacles facing our schools and actually addressing them. From statehouse advocacy and free school-planting consultation to building a teacher pipeline through Teach for the Kingdom, CEN delivers practical, on-the-ground solutions."

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    Kevin Roberts

    President, The Heritage Foundation

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News and milestones

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Where do you want to go next?

  • Learn how it works

    Plain-English guides to the credit, who qualifies and the §25F rules.

    Browse the Learn library
  • Check your state

    See whether your state has opted in, and where the rest stand.

    See every state
  • Latest news

    Opt-in votes, vetoes and Treasury guidance as the 2027 launch gets closer.

    Read the updates
  • Bring CEN to your school

    Register your school. CEN handles compliance, receipts, verification and payment.

    Register your school