The NAEA Education Foundation (NAEA-EF), established in 1989, is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, dedicated to helping aspiring enrolled agents reach their career goals. The NAEA-EF works collaboratively with NAEA to offer Special Enrollment Exam (SEE) review and application fee scholarships, EA candidate and student mentoring, and EA career awareness.
Scholarships. Through donations from people like you, the Foundation can offer financial support options such as the EA Special Enrollment Exam Prep Course Scholarship, the EA Special Enrollment Exam Registration Fees Scholarship, and the new National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI) – Level One Online Package Scholarship to those who wish to expand their expertise within the areas of tax preparation and IRS representation.
Mentoring. The Foundation supports individuals already working in the accounting and tax field as well as students who are just beginning to explore their future careers and are enrolled in accounting and business courses in high schools, two- and four-year colleges, universities, and trade schools.
Career Planning. The Foundation is committed to helping expand awareness of the EA career and the pathways to get there. Check the calendar for the next live EA Career Panel where those interested in joining the profession will hear from prospective and current EAs on their journey to becoming an EA and their current perspective now that they are on the other side.
NAEA Education Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting the lifelong learning of tax professionals.
To be recognized as the premier organization that enriches the career pathway of tax professions by promoting and supporting education in the field of taxation. View our 2023 Annual Report.
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Aspiring tax professionals must pass all three parts of a rigorous 3-part test (Special Enrollment Exam or SEE) before they can apply to be licensed by the IRS as Enrolled Agents. The NAEA Education Foundation provides scholarships to these experienced tax professionals in the form of comprehensive review courses, training material, and reimbursement of third-party Prometric testing fees. The Foundation strives to provide mentors to each aspiring tax professional who is awarded a scholarship to offer suggestions to help guide them through the Enrolled Agent process.
View our 2024 Scholarship Winners
“Thank you so much for choosing me as a recipient for the Exam Scholarship! I passed SEE 3 on June 11 and am currently studying for SEE 1, and then I will finish it off with SEE 2. This is such a great help and so encouraging for me!”
– Shawna Betken
“Thank you so much for this wonderful surprise!! What an honor and privilege to be chosen for this scholarship! I have recently passed the SEE 3 and am now studying for the SEE 1 and plan to take it this Tuesday the 18th. This scholarship will definitely help to offset the cost and keep my mind on what is needed to pass!! Looking forward to joining the NAEA once all 3 are passed. I can’t wait to be a part of a community that cares enough to help others along the way and to learn and grow together. Thank you again and best wishes in all of your endeavors!”
– Susan Henderson
The NAEA-EF is pleased to offer the EA Special Enrollment Exam Prep Course Scholarship and the EA Special Enrollment Exam Registration Fees Scholarship as financial support options for aspiring enrolled agents. We are also proud to introduce the new National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI) – Level One Online Package Scholarship for enrolled agents, CPAs, or tax attorneys interested in beginning their path to practicing IRS Representation.
The application window is now closed. Winners will be notified November 18, 2024.
Award: This scholarship provides free access to an On Demand SEE review course. This is for a new EA review course registration and cannot be applied to a review course already purchased.
Eligibility requirements:
Details: This scholarship is ideal for experienced tax professionals who aspire to become enrolled agents.
Application Requirements: In addition to completing this application, you must provide a completed reference form.
Award: This scholarship provides the registration fee for all three parts of the Special Enrollment Exam (SEE), limited to one scholarship per part, taken on or after September 1, 2024. To be eligible for reimbursement of all three parts, the remaining sections must be scheduled within two years of the exam start date. A receipt or notice to schedule must also be provided.
Eligibility requirements:
Details: This scholarship is ideal for experienced tax professionals who aspire to become enrolled agents.
Award: This scholarship provides access to Level One of NAEA’s NTPI On-Demand Course. It cannot be applied to live NTPI events, already completed NTPI modules, or NTPI Level 2 or Level 3.
Eligibility requirements:
Details: This scholarship is ideal for experienced tax professionals who aspire to enter IRS Representation work.
About NTPI: To enroll in the National Tax Practice Institute™ (NTPI®), you must be an enrolled agent, CPA, or tax attorney. Participants must finish all three levels to receive the designation.
Thank you to the generous NAEA Education Foundation Donors! Through donations from supporters like you, the NAEA-EF can make these opportunities possible. Will you give to the EAs of tomorrow?
Donations Made July 1, 2022 through December 14, 2023
Patrick Haggerty
Kevis Halphen
Stephanie Hamilton
Tina Hart
Rawad Abou Hassan
Nek Gawtgirbe
Dennise Haymaker
Jay Hillis
Andrew Holland
John Horell
Kathy Ann Hubbard
Richard Huskey
Maureen C Ianacone
Bradley Imsdahl
Shamim Iqbal
Constance Jacobs
James Jasienski
David Jelle
Gary Jensen
Koreen Jervis
Jaswant Jessie
Jeffrey Johnson
Melanie Johnson
Donya Joines
Fred Pierre Joseph
Albert Juppe
Veerapandian Kalimuthu
Patricia Kappen
Evonne Kautz
Doric Keise
Donald Kell
Jacqueline Kempfer
David Keosaian
Yolanda Kirschner
Jane Klaus
Carlos Klinger
John Kolentsas
Kim Koterman
Kathleen Krysiak
Phyllis Jo Kubey
Cheryl Kunstle
Linda Larson
Tanzetta Lasker
Mark Lawless
Irene Lawrence
Steven Leibold
Samuel Lethcoe
Jeffrey Linders
Marie Linders
Beth Logan
Donna Lyle
Nancy Lyman
John Maffei
Daniel Magrino
Lori Manick
Mark Manning
Anita Manuel
Harry Marshall
Jeanette Martin
Maurice Mauner
John Maynard
Sandy McDowell
Gay McGreal
David McKay
Jacob Lamar McKeithan
Matthew Meachem
Debra Mejia
Mary Mellem
Daisy Miller
Wayne Mitsunaga
Julianne Molek
Robin Molina
Henrietta Moore
Joseph Morelli
Janet Morgan
Darrell Morris
Stephen W Moskaluk
Erin Motter
Joseph Moukhliss
Robert Murphy
Diane Nagel
Karin G. Nelson
Jeanne Nelson
Bill Nemeth
Ferdinand Nwagbo
Thomas Oldis
Joseph O’Hara
Michael O’Leary
Joseph Orabona
To find more information on the scholarship opportunities being offered this year, click here.
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