Tax-Credit Scholarships through the Alabama Accountability Act of 2013
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give the gift of catholic education by redirecting state tax credits
Through the Alabama Accountability Act, scholarships are available for qualifying students in Diocese of Birmingham Catholic Schools. The State of Alabama allows donors to redirect up to 100% of their state tax liability to contribute to tax-credit scholarships for qualifying students who wish to attend the non-public school of their choice. By redirecting a portion of your tax liability to the scholarship granting organization of your choice, donors receive a tax credit, and students receive access to a Catholic education that they otherwise could not afford, providing these students with an education filled with faith, joy, and grace.
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Donors
Individuals can contribute up to 100% of their tax liability up to $100,000 annually. For step-by-step instructions for how individuals can claim your Alabama State Income tax Credit to provide student scholarships, please click here.
Pass-through entities such as C-corporations can give up to 100% of their tax liability with no limit on the amount. For step-by-step instructions for how pass-through entities can donate tax liability to provide student scholarships, please click here.
For more information about the Alabama Accountability Act, please click here: Alabama Department of Revenue- Alabama Accountability Act
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Families
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Who is Eligible for a Tax Credit Scholarship?
Families whose adjusted gross income is below 250% of the poverty level qualify for a tax credit scholarship through the Alabama Accountability Act. Students with an active Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan also qualify. Priority is given to students zones for a priority public school and to those who have not been enrolled in a non-public school previously.
Each of our Diocese of Birmingham Catholic Schools has a limited number of tax credit scholarships available each year.
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How Can Families Apply for a Tax Credit Scholarship?
Families apply directly through a scholarship granting organization. Diocese of Birmingham Catholic Schools are proud to partner with 5 scholarship granting organizations, listed below.
Let the principal or admissions director of the Catholic school of your choice know that you are interested in applying for a tax credit scholarship, so that they can direct you to a scholarship granting organization.
To apply, you will need:- Your most recent tax return record
- Your child's birth certificate
- Your child's most recent report card
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What Does a Tax Credit Scholarship Cover?
Tax credit scholarships provide up to $10,000 for tuition at the non-public school of your choice. The amount provided varies by scholarship granting organization, and the information can be found on the specific SGO websites.
Awards are made on a first-completed, first served basis by each SGO, according to the priorities and qualifications outlined by the Alabama Accountability Act of 2013.
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What is 250% of the federal poverty level?
Household Size Maximum Annual Income 2 $49,300 3 $62,150 4 $75,000 5 $87,850 6 $100,700 7 $113,550 8 $126,400 9+ Add $12,850 for each additional person.
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Scholarships for Kids
Scholarships for Kids is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as a state-approved Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) under the Alabama Accountability Act of 2013. They work directly with qualified, nonpublic schools to offer scholarships and access to better education for children seeking to expand their educational opportunities.
Schools Served by Scholarships for Kids:
Holy Family Catholic Academy, Birmingham
Our Lady of Sorrows, Homewood
Our Lady of the Valley, Birmingham
Prince of Peace, Hoover
St. Francis Xavier, Birmingham
St. Rose, Birmingham
Sacred Heart, Cullman
St. Ann, Decatur
St. Joseph, Florence
St. James, Gadsden
Holy Family, Huntsville
Holy Spirit, Huntsville
St. John the Baptist, Madison
Holy Spirit, Tuscaloosa
Holy Family Cristo Rey High School, Birmingham
John Carroll High School, Birmingham
St. John Paul II Catholic High School, Huntsville
St. Bernard, Cullman
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C2 Opportunity Scholarships
C2 Opportunity Scholarships was established in 2018 and provides tax credited scholarships to low-income K-12 children within the Diocese of Birmingham to attend the Catholic school of their choice.
Schools Served by C2 Opportunity Scholarships:
Holy Family Catholic Academy, Birmingham
Our Lady of Sorrows, Homewood
Our Lady of the Valley, Birmingham
Prince of Peace, Hoover
St. Francis Xavier, Birmingham
St. Rose, Birmingham
Sacred Heart, Cullman
St. Ann, Decatur
St. Joseph, Florence
St. James, Gadsden
Holy Family, Huntsville
Holy Spirit, Huntsville
St. John the Baptist, Madison
Holy Spirit, Tuscaloosa
Holy Family Cristo Rey High School, Birmingham
John Carroll High School, Birmingham
St. John Paul II Catholic High School, Huntsville
St. Bernard, Cullman
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Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund
The Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund was established in 2013 and provides tax credited scholarships to low-income K-12 children across Alabama to attend the public or private school of their choice.
Schools Served by AOSF:
Our Lady of Sorrows, Homewood
Holy Family, Huntsville
St. James, Gadsden
Holy Family Cristo Rey High School, Birmingham
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Renaissance Scholarships, Inc.
Renaissance Scholarships provides high quality education opportunities to low-income students by partnering with the academically rigorous, private K5-12 schools in the state of Alabama through a scholarship granting program.
Schools Served by Renaissance:
St. Francis Xavier, Birmingham
John Carroll High School, Birmingham
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Rocket City SGO
Rocket City Scholarship Granting Organization is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to income-eligible K-12 students in the Tennessee Valley seeking a school that best fits their educational needs.
Schools Served by Rocket City SGO:
Holy Family, Huntsville
Holy Spirit, Huntsville
St. John the Baptist, Madison
St. John Paul II Catholic High School, Huntsville
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