South Dakota Partners in Education Tax Credit Guide 2026–2027

Eligibility

Income-eligible students at accredited non-public schools.

What the money can be used for

• Tuition

See our full eligible-expenses guide for the gray areas (technology caps, transportation, religious instruction, family-member compensation).

How to apply

1. Confirm eligibility. Income-eligible students at accredited non-public schools.
2. Gather documents. Use the current official checklist from South Dakota Department of Revenue for the exact proof of residency, guardianship, enrollment, income, or other documentation that applies to your eligibility category.
3. Open the application. South Dakota Department of Revenue runs the program; applications typically open rolling.
4. Follow the official calendar. Deadlines, priority rules, and funding availability vary by program and year — confirm the current calendar with the administrator before relying on it.

Editorial notes

South Dakota’s program was enacted in 2016. Award amounts and eligibility thresholds are reviewed each legislative session; we re-verify each state page on a rolling cadence and date-stamp the last review. See our methodology page for details. The final word on eligibility, deadlines, and approved providers is always the state administrator — verify with the South Dakota Department of Revenue before spending.