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The program provides state tax credits of 65% of their donations to contributors who give for accredited private schools.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This year, EMS has 49 students who are each eligible for financial aid awards of up to about $8,178 (through tax credit support).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please help students gain access <\/strong>to financial aid of more than $400,700 through the tax credit program by considering a contribution for EMS. 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