American GOAL: Turning Federal Taxes into Educational Opportunity

This webinar will provide a practical overview of the new federal scholarship tax credit and how schools can use American GOAL to expand financial aid opportunities for their community beginning in 2027. Participants will learn how taxpayer contributions and scholarship award processing will work, as well as how American GOAL can complement existing financial aid and advancement strategies. We will also cover the latest information on the forthcoming Treasury regulations and address potential concerns regarding federal overreach. The session will also review American GOAL’s administrative support, technology, marketing resources, and recommended next steps for participation.

Participants will leave prepared to:

• Explain the federal scholarship tax credit and its potential value to school leadership, boards, donors, and families.
• Understand student eligibility, allowable scholarship uses, contribution rules, and the anticipated federal implementation timeline.
• Evaluate how American GOAL scholarships can complement existing financial aid, state scholarship programs, and philanthropic efforts.
• Understand the roles of the school and American GOAL in fundraising, scholarship recommendations, compliance, processing, and reporting.
• Identify the operational, financial, and communications steps needed to prepare for a successful 2027 launch.
• Determine whether American GOAL is the right SGO partner for their school and understand the process for becoming a participating school.