Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program
The GOAL Program is a remarkable and important opportunity provided to Georgians by our elected officials.
In exchange for contributions to Georgia GOAL, our partner Student Scholarship Organization, taxpayers receive a 100% state income tax credit!
This is a proven opportunity that is a win-win-win for taxpayer donors, scholarship recipients, and our school community. By simply contributing to Georgia GOAL for a 100% Georgia income tax credit – in other words, by contributing with dollars you must spend anyway – you will help maximize financial aid for deserving families desiring to receive a St. Andrew’s School education.
Tax Credit Limits Based on Filing Status have been expanded
| Tax Filing Status | Previous Limit | New Limit |
| Single Filer | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Married Separate Filer | $1,250 | $2,500 |
| Married Joint Filer | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Pass-Through Owner (not making HB 149 election)* | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| C Corp, Trust, or Pass-Through electing to pay tax at the entity level (HB 149)* | 75% of annual tax liability | |
*Favorable state and federal tax laws and regulations allow pass-through businesses to achieve remarkable benefits through the GOAL tax credit: a state tax credit, a federal tax deduction, and a meaningful philanthropic impact! Learn more.
How to Contribute & Take the Tax Credit
Apply Now
Complete the 2026 GOAL Tax Credit Application today (takes just 20 seconds!).
GOAL Submits to DOR
GOAL submits your 2026 application to the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) on the first business day of January 2026.
Approved to Contribute
By mid-January 2026, GOAL and DOR notify you of approved tax credit amount and payment deadline.
Make Payment
Pay GOAL by check, credit card, or ACH within 60 days of DOR approval (by mid-March 2026).
Take the Credit
GOAL will send you Form IT-QEE-SSO1 (tax receipt) in May 2026 for claiming the credit on your Georgia income tax return (Note: you will take the credit on the income tax return for the year in which you make the payment).
Please contact Scott Searcy at searcys@saslions.com with any questions. Thank you for your support of St. Andrew’s School.
Endowment
St. Andrew’s has benefited from the investment and foresight of our community. Much of what our students enjoy from today was seeded long before they arrived at St. Andrew’s through the sacrifice and care of those who came before us.The St. Andrew’s Endowment allows us to pay forward this investment, planting seeds that will sprout and thrive for future generations. The endowment, founded in 2018, is designed to support mission-central work in our school: professional development for faculty, reinvestment in our campus and facilities, and support for financial aid for need-based applicants.
The St. Andrew’s Endowment has grown steadily through planned giving and generative giving. Gifts can be made through pledges, one-time gifts, bequests, and stock transfers.
If you are interested in learning more about supporting our endowment and leaving a legacy for our future, please contact Scott Searcy, Director of Development searcys@saslions.com, or Head of School, Kelley Waldron waldronk@saslions.com.