A Win-Win-Win Proposition!
Students with special needs win by receiving alternative education to better meet their needs.
A Win-Win-Win Proposition!
Parents win by helping their children grow and excel in their education and in life.
A Win-Win-Win Proposition!
Private schools win by increasing their enrollment with students who are bringing scholarship funds for tuition and other fees.
A Win-Win-Win Proposition!
Donors win by receiving a 100% Utah Income Tax Credit for their donation.
Scholarship Applications
Scholarship applications are now open for the 2026-27 school year for children with disabilities for private school and homeschool expenses. Apply today to see if your child qualifies.
100% Tax Credit
CFEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all contributions to the Fund are eligible for a 100% Utah state income tax credit.
Private School Partner
CFEF partners with dozens of private schools in Utah. If your private school would like to increase enrollment, apply to become a CFEF partner school to receive scholarship students.
Special Needs Service Provider
CFEF partners with dozens of providers who support special needs children with services or products. If your organization would like to join our team, apply today.
Parent Documents
Browse our document hub to review scholarship guidelines, application guides, and reimbursement documentation.
Contribute to the Fund
Scholarships for special needs children are made possible by donations from individuals and companies who owe Utah state income tax. A donation to CFEF qualifies for a 100% state income tax credit. To learn more about donations to CFEF click the ‘Make a Donation’ button below. To learn more about the mission of CFEF and our work to promote educational access and advocacy in Utah, click here to read more.
Real-World Examples: How Utah Businesses Are Making An Impact
Businesses from across the state of Utah are already taking advantage of making tax credit donations to CFEF. Two examples include Cache Valley Bank and CCBank.
Read more about their impact.