Georgia GOAL Program
WHAT IS GOAL?
The Georgia Private School Tax Credit program allows Georgia taxpayers to designate tax dollars to specific schools in the state, like St. Pius X. The schools, in turn, utilize these funds to provide need based financial aid to students and families.
WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE?
Each year, the Georgia Private School Tax Credit Program, combined with support from St. Pius X’s endowed scholarships and the Annual Fund, plays a critical role in the School's overall financial aid program. Last year 32 students attended St. Pius X using these taxpayer funds. Your participation empowers students to receive an excellent education, support families in choosing the best educational environment for their children, and strengthens the well being of our school community.
WHO DOES IT HELP?
All Georgia taxpayers are eligible to receive a 100% state income tax credit in exchange for their contributions to Georgia GOAL. Funds raised through GOAL are used to provide tuition assistance for qualifying students attending St. Pius X Catholic High School. Previously St. Pius X utilized GRACE Scholars to administer this program. Going forward, the school is now utilizing the services of Georgia GOAL, the state’s leading Student Scholarship Organization (SSO).
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
The 2025 cap on GOAL education tax credits has been met. GOAL will begin accepting applications for the 2026 tax credit opportunity on Monday, June 2, 2025. If you applied and were approved for 2025 GOAL funding, please note that GOAL will handle all remaining steps in the process, including notifying you for your approved contribution. Your contribution is due within 60 days following approval by the Georgia Department of Revenue.
THINGS TO NOTE
The overwhelming success of the GOAL program speaks volumes about its importance. Year after year, demand surpasses the allocated cap of $120 million within the first business day of the year, as it did again in 2025. This leads to the proration of all applications. 2025 participants received only 53.3% of their requested amount due to oversubscription. St. Pius X uses every dollar contributed, so please consider requesting the full amount allowable when registration for 2026 opens in July, 2025.
The Georgia Private School Tax Credit Program provides an opportunity for participants to redirect tax liability already owed to the State of Georgia to a restricted priority (financial aid) at a favorite school. Participation in the program, therefore, is not related to participation in St. Pius X’s Annual Fund.