Georgia GOAL
Empower Marist Students With Your Tax Dollars
The Georgia Education Expense Credit program makes an extraordinary impact at Marist School by providing resources for need-based tuition assistance for qualified students seeking a Marist education.
The program allows Georgia residents to redirect a portion of their state income tax liability to Marist School for financial aid purposes.
Your support is vital as Marist's mission is continually advanced by offering more families the opportunity to be a part of our exceptional school community.
Questions About Georgia GOAL?
Ally Hinojosa, Annual Giving Manager
Georgia GOAL is the primary vehicle for school choice in Georgia. Georgia GOAL has provided thousands of deserving families and kids with the option of attending the school that best fits their needs. We are proud, longtime supporters of school choice and Georgia GOAL!
Doug MacGinnitie '85, Board of Trustees Member and Advancement Committee Chair
Impact of Georgia GOAL at Marist School
$14 million
Redirected to Marist for financial aid since 2008
750
Scholarships awarded to Marist students since 2008
$10,000
Average GOAL scholarship award for qualified Marist students
$1 million
in GOAL scholarships awarded each academic year
The Georgia Department of Revenue received more than $225 million in tax credit applications on the first business day of 2025. Therefore, the $120 million of available credits for the year are divided among the approximately $225 million in applications, so that each applicant is allowed a tax credit of approximately 53.3% of their requested amount. Please check your email for your approval email which includes the amount your application was approved for. All payments are due by March 11, 2025.
- Georgia GOAL will email you a copy of your SSO1 Form (tax receipt) this spring. Early in 2026, GOAL will provide complete filing instructions for taking the tax credit on your 2025 income tax return.
- Applications for the 2026 Georgia GOAL Program will become available June 1, 2025.
How Much Tax Credit Can I Take?
Tax Filing Status | Contribution Limit |
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Single Filer | $2,500 |
Married Separate Filer | $2,500 |
Married Joint Filer | $5,000 |
Pass-Through Owner (not making HB 149 Election) | $25,000 |
C Corp, Trust, or Pass-Through electing to pay tax at the entity level (HB 149) | 75% of Georgia income tax liability |
Georgia GOAL Application Process
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Georgia Education Expense Credit?
- How does it work?
- How do I sign up and secure my tax credit?
- Who qualifies for the scholarship?
- How Much Tax Credit Can I Take?