
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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Which one are you?

I'm a parent
Scholarships for your child's Christian school. Whether your child is already at a Christian school or you're considering one, here's how the program works and what to do now.
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I want to donate
Every dollar back, up to $1,700. Give to a school you choose, get a federal tax credit for the full amount, and see exactly where your donation goes.
See how giving works
I run a school
A scholarship pool you didn't have last year. CEN handles compliance, receipts, verification and payment. Your school confirms enrollment and shares the campaign.
See what CEN doesFor 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.

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
How it works
See every guide in the Learn libraryThe questions people ask first
Browse all guidesWhere the credit works
See every stateThe 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.
Recommend your schoolThe 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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What it looks like in practice
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"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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