The Georgia GOAL Program

The Qualified Education Expense credit cap of $120 million was reached on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Thank you for your support!

2024 Applications Are Open!

The GOAL Program is a remarkable and important opportunity provided to Georgians by our elected officials. In exchange for contributions to Georgia GOAL, our partner Student Scholarship Organization, taxpayers receive a 100% state income tax credit!

This is a proven opportunity that is a win-win-win for taxpayer donors, scholarship recipients, and our school community. By simply contributing to Georgia GOAL for a 100% Georgia income tax credit – in other words, by contributing with dollars you must spend anyway, you will help maximize financial aid for deserving families desiring to receive a Valwood education.

How to Contribute & Take the Tax Credit

1. Apply Now
   • Complete the 2024 GOAL Tax Credit Application today at www.goalscholarship.org (takes just 20 seconds!).
2. GOAL Submits to DOR
   • GOAL submits your 2024 application to the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) immediately, and your 2024 application on the first business day of January 2024.
3. Approved to Contribute
   • GOAL and DOR notify you of approved tax credit amount and payment deadline.
4. Make Payment
   • Pay GOAL by check or credit card within 60 days of DOR approval.
5. Take the Credit
   • GOAL will send you Form IT-QEE-SSO1 (tax receipt) for claiming the credit on your Georgia income tax return (Note: you will take the credit on the income tax return for the year in which you make the payment).

Please contact Susanna D. Harris at [email protected] with any questions. Thank you for your support of Valwood School!