Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program at Athens Christian School
Athens Christian School partners with the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, a statewide Student Scholarship Organization created as a result of the Education Expense Credit law passed by Georgia legislators in 2008.
This program allows Georgia individuals and businesses to receive a dollar-for-dollar Georgia income tax credit by redirecting a portion of their state income tax liability to provide private school scholarships for eligible students.
Through this partnership, Athens Christian School is able to benefit directly from GOAL contributions designated to support ACS students and families.
How the GOAL Program Benefits Athens Christian School
GOAL uses redirected tax credit funds to provide tuition assistance scholarships to qualified students transferring from a Georgia public school. When donors designate Athens Christian School as their preferred school, those funds are used to support ACS families who desire a Christ-centered, academically excellent education.
This program is a win-win-win:
- Taxpayers redirect dollars they already owe in state income taxes
- Students and families receive meaningful tuition assistance
- Athens Christian School is able to expand access to Christian education
By contributing through GOAL, donors help maximize financial aid resources for deserving families while receiving a 100% Georgia income tax credit.
How to Contribute and Receive the Tax Credit
- Apply Online
Complete the GOAL Tax Credit Application at www.goalscholarship.org.
(The application takes approximately 20 seconds.) - GOAL Submits Your Application
GOAL submits your application to the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR). - Approval Notification
GOAL and the DOR notify you of your approved tax credit amount and payment deadline. - Make Your Contribution
Submit your payment to GOAL by check or credit card within 60 days of approval. - Take the Tax Credit
GOAL will provide Form IT-QEE-SSO1, which you will use to claim the credit on your Georgia income tax return for the year the payment is made.
Georgia GOAL Tax Credit Limits
Tax credit limits are based on filing status:
- Single Filer: $2,500
- Married Filing Separately: $2,500
- Married Filing Jointly: $5,000
- Pass-Through Owner (not making HB 149 election): $25,000
- C-Corporation, Trust, or Pass-Through electing to pay tax at the entity level (HB 149): Up to 75% of annual Georgia tax liability
- Businesses paying insurance premium tax: Up to 75% of annual tax liability (maximum credit of $1,000,000)
Questions or Need Assistance?
For questions about designating Athens Christian School through the GOAL Program, or for additional details about eligibility and the tax credit process, we encourage you to visit the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program website.
For questions about designating Athens Christian School through the GOAL Program, please contact:
Will Sprague, Director of Advancement and Community Relations
will.sprague@acs-eagles.org
Make an Impact Today
Redirect your Georgia income taxes to make a lasting impact on students and families at Athens Christian School. Submit your GOAL Tax Credit Application today at www.goalscholarship.org.