What is the Georgia GOAL Tax Credit Program?

All Georgia taxpayers are eligible to receive a 100% state income tax credit in exchange for their contributions to Georgia GOAL. Funds raised through GOAL are used to provide tuition assistance for exceptional students desiring to attend eligible private schools.

The overwhelming success of the GOAL program speaks volumes about its importance. Year after year, demand surpasses the state’s cap of $120 million within the first business day of the year. This leads to proration of all applications, as witnessed in 2024 when applicants received only 63% of their requested amount due to oversubscription. A similar scenario is anticipated for 2025.

Through May 31, 2024, GOAL has awarded 72,614 scholarships worth $318 million to 28,247 students. 13,797 Georgia taxpayers made this possible by contributing a total of $56,642,096 to GOAL.