Catholic schools that prepare now will be ready to engage donors from day one and bring scholarships to the families who need them most.

CEOF chooses Student First Technologies’ platform to power its operations ahead of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit’s Jan. 1, 2027 launch. 

The CEOF held a Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) informational webinar on Aug. 25 with special guest Jim Blew of the FSTC Coalition.

Thirty states have formally opted in to the FSTC, and New York has declared intent to opt in.

CEOF will publish the Policy Watch — a brief digest covering federal Treasury and IRS rulemaking on §25F, state opt-in and SGO certification updates, peer SGO announcements, and any items requiring CEOF action that month. The digest will be published here and shared with subscribed schools and donor advisors.

CEOF receives 501(c)(3) determination. Year-one operations funded by Christian Brothers Midwest. Preparing to accept Federal Scholarship Tax Credit contributions on January 1, 2027.