School Choice
Empowering Education: We Accept Scholarships from Multiple School Choice States
Alabama - Choose Act
The Alabama CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education) provides eligible K–12 students with state-funded Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to help families customize their child’s education. Eligible students may receive funding for private school expenses or home education programs. Funds can be used for approved educational expenses including private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, tutoring, online learning, educational therapies, testing fees, technology, and other qualified services through approved Education Service Providers (ESPs). The program is designed to expand educational choice and give Alabama families greater flexibility in creating a learning experience tailored to their child’s unique needs and goals.
Who Can Participate?
Eligible students must be Alabama residents enrolled in grades K–12 and meet the program’s eligibility requirements. Priority may be given to students with special needs, siblings of participating students, and dependents of active-duty military members assigned to priority schools. Program eligibility is expected to expand over time to include broader access for Alabama K–12 students.
For the most current eligibility requirements, approved expenses, application timelines, and program updates, families are encouraged to visit the official Alabama CHOOSE Act website at https://chooseact.alabama.gov/ and refer directly to the state for complete program information.
Arkansas Education Freedom account
The Arkansas Education Freedom Account (EFA) Program provides eligible K–12 students with state-funded Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) that families can use to customize their child’s education. Eligible students may receive funding for approved educational expenses including private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, tutoring, online learning programs, educational therapies, testing fees, transportation, technology, and other qualified education services. The program is designed to expand educational freedom and give Arkansas families greater flexibility in choosing the learning environment that best fits their child’s needs and goals.
Who Can Participate?
The Arkansas EFA Program offers broad eligibility to Arkansas K–12 students, including students attending private school, homeschool, or transitioning from public school. Students must be Arkansas residents eligible to enroll in a public school. Earlier phases of the program prioritized students with disabilities, low-income families, foster children, military families, and students assigned to low-performing schools before expanding statewide.
For the most current eligibility requirements, approved expenses, application timelines, and program updates, families are encouraged to visit the official Arkansas EFA website at https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/offices/office-of-school-choice-and-parent-empowerment/education-freedom-accounts and refer directly to the state for complete program information.
Arizona ESA
The Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Program provides eligible K–12 students with state-funded Education Savings Accounts that families can use to personalize their child’s education. Eligible students may receive a significant portion of the state funding that would otherwise be allocated to their public school, with higher funding amounts available for students with special needs. Funds can be used for approved educational expenses including private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, tutoring, online learning programs, educational therapies, testing fees, technology, transportation, and more. The program gives Arizona families greater flexibility and choice in creating a learning experience tailored to their child’s unique needs and goals.
Who Can Participate?
The Arizona ESA Program offers broad eligibility to Arizona K–12 students who are eligible to enroll in a public school kindergarten program. Students cannot be simultaneously enrolled full-time in a public district or charter school while participating in the ESA program.
For the most current eligibility requirements, approved expenses, application timelines, and program updates, families are encouraged to visit the official Arizona ESA website at https://www.azed.gov/esa and refer directly to the state for complete program information.
Florida - Step Up For Students
Florida School Choice Scholarships provide eligible K–12 students with state-funded scholarship opportunities that help families customize their child’s education. Through programs such as the Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES), Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC), and Personalized Education Program (PEP), families may receive funding for approved educational expenses including private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, tutoring, online learning programs, educational therapies, testing fees, technology, transportation, and other qualified services. Scholarship amounts vary by program and grade level. These programs are designed to expand educational freedom and give Florida families greater flexibility in choosing the learning environment that best fits their child’s needs and goals.
Who Can Participate?
Florida’s scholarship programs offer broad eligibility for Florida residents enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade. Eligibility requirements vary slightly by program, but many scholarships provide broad access to students eligible to attend a Florida public school, including private school and homeschool students. Certain programs may prioritize students with unique abilities, lower-income households, or students seeking personalized education options.
For the most current eligibility requirements, approved expenses, application timelines, and program updates, families are encouraged to visit the official Florida scholarship website at https://www.stepupforstudents.org/ and refer directly to the state and scholarship administrators for complete program information.
Louisiana LA GATOR Scholarship Program
The Louisiana LA GATOR Scholarship Program (Giving All True Opportunity to Rise) provides eligible K–12 students with state-funded Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) that families can use to personalize their child’s education. Eligible students may receive funding for approved educational expenses including private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, tutoring, online learning programs, educational therapies, testing fees, dual enrollment courses, transportation, technology, and other qualified education services. Scholarship amounts may vary based on family income and student needs, with higher funding available for students with disabilities. The program was created to expand educational freedom and give Louisiana families greater flexibility in choosing the learning environment that best fits their child’s needs and goals.
Who Can Participate?
The LA GATOR Scholarship Program is being phased in over time. Eligible students may include Louisiana residents entering kindergarten, students transitioning from public school, students previously participating in the Louisiana Scholarship Program, students with disabilities, and qualifying low- to middle-income families. Program eligibility is expected to continue expanding to provide broader access for Louisiana K–12 students.
For the most current eligibility requirements, approved expenses, application timelines, and program updates, families are encouraged to visit the official Louisiana LA GATOR Scholarship website at https://www.lagator.la.gov and refer directly to the state for complete program information.
South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund
The South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) gives eligible K–12 students access to a state-funded Education Savings Account (ESA) that families can use to customize their child’s education. Eligible students may receive funding to cover approved educational expenses including private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, tutoring, online learning, educational therapy services, testing fees, technology, transportation, and more. Funds are distributed through ClassWallet, allowing families flexibility to create a personalized learning experience that best fits their child’s needs and goals.
Who Can Participate?
Eligible students must be South Carolina residents enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade and meet the program’s eligibility requirements. Income guidelines and participation requirements may apply, and eligibility is expected to expand over time to include broader access for South Carolina families.
For the most current eligibility requirements, approved expenses, application timelines, and program updates, families are encouraged to visit the official South Carolina ESTF website at https://sc-estf-program.com/en and refer directly to the state for complete program information.
Tennessee
Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Program
The Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program gives eligible K–12 students access to a state-funded scholarship that families can use toward approved educational expenses at participating private schools. Scholarships may be used for tuition, school fees, textbooks, tutoring, curriculum, technology, transportation, testing fees, educational therapies, and other approved learning expenses. The program was created to expand educational choice and give Tennessee families greater flexibility to customize their child’s education experience.
Who Can Participate?
Tennessee students eligible to attend a public school in grades K–12 may apply for the Education Freedom Scholarship Program. Some scholarship opportunities may prioritize families meeting income requirements, students with disabilities, or students eligible for existing ESA programs, while additional scholarships may be open to eligible Tennessee students statewide. Students must enroll in a participating non-public school to receive funds.
For the most current eligibility requirements, approved expenses, application timelines, and program updates, families are encouraged to visit the official Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship website at https://www.tn.gov/education/efs.html and refer directly to the state for complete program information.
Tennessee Individualized Education Account (IEA) Program
The Tennessee Individualized Education Account (IEA) Program provides eligible students with disabilities access to a state-funded education savings account that families can use for approved educational expenses. The program is designed to give families greater flexibility in choosing educational services and supports that best meet their child’s unique learning needs. Funds may be used for private school tuition and fees, tutoring, textbooks, curriculum, therapies, transportation, technology, testing fees, and other approved educational services and materials.
Who Can Participate?
The Tennessee IEA Program is available to certain Tennessee students with disabilities who meet the state’s eligibility requirements. Eligible students must generally:
- Be residents of Tennessee,
- Have an active Individualized Education Program (IEP) through a public school,
- Meet one of the state-approved disability categories, and
- Satisfy prior public school enrollment requirements outlined by the program.
Students participating in the IEA Program may use funds to attend participating private schools or customize educational services through approved providers.
For the most current eligibility requirements, approved expenses, application deadlines, and program updates, families are encouraged to visit the official Tennessee IEA website at https://www.tn.gov/education/iea.html and refer directly to the state for complete program information.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts Program
The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) Program provides eligible K–12 students with state-funded Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) that families can use to personalize their child’s education. Eligible students may receive funding for private school tuition and approved educational expenses, with higher award amounts available for students with disabilities and alternative funding options available for homeschool families. Funds may be used for approved expenses including private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, tutoring, online learning programs, educational therapies, testing fees, transportation, technology, and other qualified educational services. The program was created to expand educational freedom and give Texas families greater flexibility in choosing the learning environment that best fits their child’s unique needs and goals.
Who Can Participate?
The Texas Education Freedom Accounts Program offers broad eligibility to Texas students who are eligible to attend a public school, including students seeking private school, homeschool, and alternative education options. If applications exceed available funding, priority may be given to students with disabilities, low-income families, and returning participants.
For the most current eligibility requirements, approved expenses, application timelines, and program updates, families are encouraged to visit the official Texas Education Freedom Accounts website at https://educationfreedom.texas.gov/ and refer directly to the state for complete program information.
Utah fits all scholarship
The Utah Fits All Scholarship Program provides eligible K–12 students with state-funded Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) that families can use to personalize their child’s education. Eligible students may receive funding for approved educational expenses including private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, tutoring, online learning programs, educational therapies, testing fees, transportation, technology, extracurricular programs, and other qualified educational services. Funding amounts may vary for home-based education students depending on age and educational setting. The program was created to expand educational freedom and give Utah families greater flexibility in choosing the learning environment that best fits their child’s needs and goals.
Who Can Participate?
The Utah Fits All Scholarship Program offers broad eligibility to Utah residents in kindergarten through 12th grade who are eligible to attend a public school. The program is available to students pursuing private school, homeschool, microschool, and other alternative education options. If applications exceed available funding, priority may be given to renewing students and certain qualifying groups.
For the most current eligibility requirements, approved expenses, application timelines, and program updates, families are encouraged to visit the official Utah Fits All Scholarship website at https://schools.utah.gov/utahfitsallscholarship and refer directly to the state for complete program information.
West virginia Hope Scholarship
The West Virginia Hope Scholarship empowers families to personalize their child’s education through a state-funded Education Savings Account (ESA) for eligible K–12 students. Families can use scholarship funds for approved educational expenses including private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, tutoring, online learning programs, therapy services, testing fees, technology, and more — giving parents the flexibility to create a customized learning experience tailored to their child’s unique needs, goals, and learning style.
Who Can Participate?
Eligible students must be West Virginia residents enrolled in grades K–12 and meet the program’s eligibility requirements. Students may qualify through public school enrollment, kindergarten entry, or other approved pathways. Program eligibility is expected to continue expanding to provide broader access for West Virginia school-age children, including private school and homeschool students.
For the most current eligibility requirements, approved expenses, application timelines, and program updates, families are encouraged to visit the official West Virginia Hope Scholarship website at https://hopescholarshipwv.gov/ and refer directly to the state for complete program information.
The Wyoming Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act
The Wyoming Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act provides eligible students with a state-funded Education Savings Account (ESA) worth up to $7,000 annually to help families customize their child’s education. Funds may be used for approved educational expenses including private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, tutoring, online learning programs, educational therapies, testing fees, transportation, extracurricular programs, technology, and more. The program is designed to give Wyoming families greater flexibility and choice in creating a learning experience tailored to their child’s unique needs and goals.
Who Can Participate?
Eligible students must be Wyoming residents in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade who are not enrolled in a public school for the participating school year. The program offers near-universal eligibility for K–12 students, including homeschool and private school families. Pre-K students may qualify if household income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
To learn more about this scholarship visit; https://edu.wyoming.gov/parents/education-savings-accounts/