Find answers to common questions about registering your school for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) Program through Odyssey.
How Do I Sign Up for the FSTC Program?
Your school administrator will receive an invitation email with instructions to join the FSTC program.
To confirm your school's participation, the administrator needs to accept the invitation and complete the required onboarding steps.
For step-by-step instructions, see How to Register Your School for the FSTC Program.
How Long Does School Registration Take?
The registration process typically takes 5–10 minutes if you have all your school's information ready.
What Information Do I Need to Register My School?
To set up your school with the SGO, you'll need to provide the following information:
Primary Contact Information
Name
Email address
Phone number
School Information
School address
School banking information for receiving scholarship payments
Additional School Administrators
Names
Email addresses
Phone numbers
This information helps establish your school's account, ensures communications reach the right people, and supports the distribution of scholarship funds.
I haven't received my email to accept my invitation, what do I do?
Invitation emails are sent to the school’s designated administrator.
If you did not receive one but believe you should have, please check with your school’s administrative team first.
If no one on the team has received an invite, please contact your affiliated Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) for more information.
What Documents Does My School Need During Registration?
You'll need to provide a school logo or image that represents your school. This image may be displayed on the Odyssey platform.
Additional Requirements for Iowa SGO Schools
If your school is affiliated with Iowa SGO, you'll also need to upload:
501(c)(3) / EIN documentation: Documentation verifying your organization's tax-exempt status and Employer Identification Number (EIN).
W-9 form: A completed and signed W-9.
ℹ️ Tip: These additional document requirements are specific to schools affiliated with Iowa SGO.
What If I Accepted My Invitation but Didn't Receive a Verification Email?
First, confirm that the email address associated with your school account is correct.
Next, check your spam or junk folder in case the verification email was filtered there.
If your email address is correct and you still haven't received the verification email, contact help.fstc@withodyssey.com for assistance.
What Does the "Under Review" Registration Status Mean?
"Under Review” means our Odyssey team is manually reviewing your school's registration information to confirm that it matches the information provided by your partner SGO.
No action is needed from you at this time! If we need additional information or documentation, our team will reach out directly.
We'll let you know if anything else is needed to complete your school's registration.
What Is the Deadline to Register My School?
Schools must accept their invitation and complete registration before January 1, 2027.
Beginning January 1, 2027, new school registrations will no longer be accepted.
⚠️ Important: Complete your school's registration before the deadline to ensure your school is ready to participate in the program.
Who Should I Add to My School Portal?
You should add school administrators or team members who need access to view or manage your school's information.
This may include individuals responsible for:
Managing student information
Setting or updating tuition and fees
Monitoring donations
Reviewing scholarship information
Overseeing other school-related portal activities
We recommend adding anyone who will play an active role in managing your school's participation in the program.
What Should I Do After Registering My School?
Once you've completed registration, review your school profile to make sure all information is accurate and up to date.
We'll share more updates and next steps as we get closer to the 2027 program launch.