Children's Scholarship Fund New Hampshire

10/28/2026

Last week, the CSF New Hampshire team was at the Trinity High School, Manchester, NH Open House, connecting with families and sharing information about Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) and CSF scholarships.

It was a great opportunity to answer questions, meet families exploring their educational options, and help more parents learn about the financial assistance available to them.

Thank you to Trinity and St. Joseph for welcoming us!

10/21/2026

Join Children’s Scholarship Fund this Saturday in Loudon at the EdOpt Fair to learn how Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) and Education Tax Credit (ETC) scholarships can help New Hampshire families access educational opportunities that meet their children's unique needs.

Stop by our table to meet our team, ask questions, and learn more about how we help families navigate their educational options.

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Benjamin Franklin Academy Charter School, 157 Chichester Road, Loudon

Learn more:

Education Options Expo Event Loudon 2026 - EdOpt

10/20/2026

It was a pleasure representing Children's Scholarship Fund New Hampshire at the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire's 113th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration in Manchester last week!

We enjoyed connecting with business and community leaders and sharing how our Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) and Education Tax Credit (ETC) scholarships are expanding educational opportunities for New Hampshire families.

The new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) was also a topic of conversation! Beginning in 2027, eligible individual taxpayers will be able to claim a federal tax credit for qualified cash contributions to eligible scholarship-granting organizations like Children's Scholarship Fund.

Congratulations to this year's honorees!

Thank you to the BIA for bringing together so many people committed to making New Hampshire a great place to live, learn, work, and raise a family.

10/19/2026

A new cohort, new connections, and a shared commitment to education freedom!

Last week, we were excited to welcome Cohort 4 of the Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire Education Freedom Ambassador Program for its first session in Concord!

Throughout the coming months, our Ambassadors will deepen their understanding of New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account (EFA) program, develop their storytelling and advocacy skills, and learn how to share their experiences with families and communities across the Granite State.

Our opening session was an opportunity to get to know one another, explore the mission and history of CSF, and begin building the knowledge and confidence that will guide our Ambassadors throughout the year.

Every family has a story, and every story has the potential to help another family discover new educational opportunities.

We’re grateful to this newest group of Ambassadors for stepping forward, sharing their experiences, and helping us spread the word about education freedom. We can't wait to see what this year brings.

10/15/2026

Sometimes the biggest opportunities in education begin with a simple question: What more could we do for the students in our communities?

It's a question worth asking as the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit prepares to launch in 2027, opening a new chapter in how individuals and communities can invest in the next generation.

In a new NH Journal op-ed, Children's Scholarship Fund President and CEO Darla Romfo turns her attention to neighboring Massachusetts, examining what participation in the program could mean for students, families and the future of education in the Bay State.

Her piece offers plenty of food for thought about the role we can all play in helping children succeed, and how decisions made today can shape opportunities for years to come.

Read Darla's full op-ed: https://nhjournal.com/romfo-will-gov-healey-put-massachusetts-children-first/

New Hampshire - ROMFO: Will Healey Put Massachusetts Children First? - NH Journal -

10/12/2026

Save the Date: New Hampshire School Fair 2027

We're teaming up with to bring the New Hampshire School Fair back to Concord on Saturday, January 30.

Join us for a fun, family-friendly event where parents can explore New Hampshire's K–12 education options, meet schools and education providers, ask questions and discover new opportunities for their children.

There will also be food, speakers, entertainment, giveaways and prizes!

📅 Saturday, January 30, 2027
⏰ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord, NH

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.

10/09/2026

It's been a busy couple of weeks connecting with New Hampshire families and sharing the educational opportunities available to their children!

Last weekend, our Children's Scholarship Fund NH team joined EdOpt for its Education Options Fair in Hudson, where families explored different schools, programs and resources to meet their children's educational needs.

Last night, we were in Bedford for Fire Foundation of New Hampshire's Ignite the Mission event, where we shared how our scholarship programs can help families access educational opportunities that meet their children's individual needs, including students with disabilities.

Two different events, but a shared message: Every child deserves an education that meets their unique needs.

We're grateful for the opportunity to connect with families and community partners at both events and share how New Hampshire's Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) and CSF scholarships help make more educational opportunities possible.

Thank you to EdOpt and FIRE NH for bringing people together around that mission!

Learn more about our programs at https://nh.scholarshipfund.org/

10/09/2026

In today's Wall Street Journal, CSF President & CEO Darla M. Romfo responds to a recent op-ed by Joel Klein, saying: "Tuition-based schools will be much easier for low-income families to access when the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027, giving parents the power to leave schools that aren’t working, like the one Ms. Hannah-Jones’s daughter attended. Families could also use FSTC scholarships to pay for intensive tutoring, SAT prep classes and other supplemental educational services."

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/federal-tax-credits-offer-true-school-choice-dfaaef85

10/08/2026

ICYMI: CSF President and CEO Darla Romfo recently joined Greg Bishop on The States podcast to break down the latest IRS guidance on the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit.

https://www.youtube.com/live/Kzsmbea-iPk?si=OioUrJb1iyUuXYF8

(Darla’s interview runs from 1:45 to 10:00.)

The Center Square

10/05/2026

The school year is underway, but what if your child’s current school setting just isn’t working?

For some New Hampshire children, it may not be too late to make a change.

The Union Leader recently spoke with our Executive Director Kate Baker Demers and EFA Mom Kelly Santos about midyear school changes and Education Freedom Account (EFA) eligibility.

Children in certain priority groups, including students from lower- and moderate-income families and students with disabilities, are still able to apply for and receive an EFA for the second half of the 2026–27 school year.

Kelly shared how EFAs helped her find educational settings and services that better met the individual needs of her two children. “I would not wait on your child's education if there is an alternative that will work better for them.”

To learn more about midyear eligibility, priority groups and how to apply, check out: https://www.unionleader.com/special-sections/thinking-about-a-midyear-school-switch-efa-funding-may-still-be-available-3955d30a