Mississippi
Opted in on January 19, 2026
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Tate Reeves
Governor , R
“Mississippi believes that parents -- not government -- know what's best for their children's education. The Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program will help Mississippi continue its historic performance in classrooms across the state and further empower parents to do what's best for their children.”
Governor Tate Reeves, January 19, 2026 (press release)
FSTC Status in Mississippi
Governor Tate Reeves formally submitted IRS Form 15714 on January 19, 2026. One of the first five states to do so.
Great news!
Mississippi has opted in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC).
IRS Form 15714 submitted; one of the first five states nationally (with GA, ID, MT, VA).
FSTC Readiness Checklist for Mississippi Schools
Mississippi has opted in to the FSTC. Use this 7-step checklist to prepare your school for participation.
Confirm Eligibility
Verify your school is an eligible K-12 institution (private, religious, or homeschool cooperative) under FSTC program rules.
Identify SGOs
Research which Scholarship Granting Organizations operate in Mississippi. Contact them to understand application processes and timelines.
Estimate Family Eligibility
Use the FSTC Income Eligibility Calculator to estimate how many of your families fall within the 300% median income threshold.
Open CalculatorPrepare Documentation
Gather documentation of qualifying educational expenses: tuition, fees, tutoring, curriculum materials, and educational therapy costs.
Designate a Coordinator
Assign an FSTC coordinator to manage scholarship applications, SGO partnerships, and family communications.
Develop Communication Plan
Create materials to inform families about FSTC eligibility, the application process, and covered expenses. Plan for information sessions and one-on-one support.
Build SGO Relationships
Establish relationships with at least one SGO before the application window opens. Understand their requirements, reporting expectations, and disbursement timelines.
Recent News
On June 8, 2026, the IRS announced in release IR-2026-76 that 27 states, including Mississippi, had elected to participate in the new federal scholarship tax credit program created by the One Big Beautiful Bill, confirming Governor Tate Reeves's opt-in to promote school choice. States opt in by filing IRS Form 15714, and beginning January 1, 2027 donors may claim a federal credit of up to $1,700 for contributions to qualified scholarship granting organizations.
· Internal Revenue Service (IR-2026-76)
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