South Carolina Department of Education
Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program
IMPORTANT UPDATE
On September 11, 2024, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that sections of South Carolina's Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program are unconstitutional.
Pursuant to this ruling, and as of September 11, 2024, ESTF funds may no longer be used for tuition or fee payments to nonpublic schools.
No parent will be expected to repay any funds that were spent prior to the court ruling and expenses like tutoring, therapies, and other items remain eligible for purchase.
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) Program. The ESTF program provides $6,000 scholarships to qualifying South Carolina students. The South Carolina Department of Education administers the ESTF and has contracted with ClassWallet for programmatic support and to manage the distribution of scholarship funds to participating families. Learn more and get started below!
The 2025-2026 student application will open January 15th, 2025.
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IMPORTANT
- Approved Education Service Providers for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Space was limited by law to 5,000 students for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Scholarships were awarded to students that met the qualifications on a first-come, first-served basis!
- If your student was approved, the first quarterly disbursement was made on July 30, 2024.
Families & Students
Families can use scholarship funds to create a customized, flexible education for their student, including paying for approved expenses like tutoring, educational therapies and out-of-district attendance fees.
Next Steps
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Step 1: Access scholarship funds on ClassWallet
Once your student is approved, you will receive a Welcome Email from ClassWallet with next steps on how to access your scholarship funds through the ClassWallet platform.
Accounts have now been funded! If you have questions about accessing your ESTF funds contact Classwallet Customer Support or reference your Welcome Email.
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Step 2: Use your student's scholarship
Make payments and purchases for approved expenses using your student's scholarship account through ClassWallet.
Help & Support
Family & Student Application Questions
FACTS Management has been contracted to support the application administration process.
Call FACTS Management
(866) 539-6359
Monday through Friday from 8 am - 8 pm ET
Email FACTS Management
General Program Support and Scholarship Account Funding Questions
Call ClassWallet
(877) 313-1299
Monday through Friday from 8 am - 8 pm ET
Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm ET
Email ClassWallet
Contact Outbridge Support
The 2024-2025 Application is Closed
If you have already submitted an application, click below to log-in and check your application status.
Student ApplicationResources for Families & Students
- 2024-2025 ESTF families! Watch your email for updates.
- FAQs
Education Service Providers
Thank you for your interest in serving ESTF families & students. "Education Service Providers" are individuals or organizations approved by the South Carolina Department of Education to provide educational goods and services to scholarship students at the direction of their parent or guardian. The Department has developed an application process for participation in the program which outlines the criteria and timeline for approval.
Get Started
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Step 1: To submit an application, complete the Education Service Provider application form.
Education Service Provider Application -
Step 2: You will receive notification of the state's decision within 10 business days of your submission.
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Step 3: Within 3 business days of your ESP Application approval, you will receive an email from ClassWallet with step-by-step instructions on finalizing your registration and creating your ClassWallet account. This final step will allow you to receive payments from families and students.