Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund Welcomes Shelley Babington

After years of military moves, one Alabama family found stability, support and a place to belong for their daughter through the Alabama Opportunity Scholarship.

Explore Education Freedom Alabama, AOSF's new resource connecting Alabama families with school choice options, local schools and personalized guidance.

November is a time to reflect on the people, opportunities and moments we are grateful for. At the Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund, there is plenty to celebrate, but at the top of our list are the donors who make educational opportunities possible for Alabama families. Every scholarship represents more than financial assistance. It represents a parent who can pursue the school they believe is right for their child, a student who can discover their potential and a school that can welcome another family through its doors. And behind every one of those opportunities is someone who chose to give.

Every child learns differently. Every family has different priorities. And finding the right educational environment often starts with understanding the options available. In Alabama, those options continue to expand. The Alabama Accountability Act (AAA) Scholarship Program has helped eligible students access private schools for more than a decade. The CHOOSE Act introduced education savings accounts, giving participating families more flexibility with qualifying educational expenses. And beginning January 1, 2027, the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) will create another opportunity to support students through scholarship-granting organizations. These programs serve different purposes, but together, they reflect a broader shift toward giving families more ways to pursue the education that works best for their children.

Two Alabama schools show how the right educational environment can help students with learning differences thrive.

EFTC gives Alabama schools a new opportunity to reach donors beyond state lines. Learn how school-directed contributions could expand support for scholarships.

Treasury has issued new EFTC guidance. AOSF has reviewed the regulations and is ready for what’s next.

Learn how the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) will expand school choice in 2027, including eligibility, scholarships and how EFTC funds can stack with AAA and CHOOSE Act funds.

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