ESA Homeschool Guide: How to Get Funds for Homeschooling by State

Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account

The Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program, as part of the LEARNS Act, allows homeschoolers to participate.

• Eligibility: All K–12 students, including homeschoolers.
• Amounts: About 90% of state education funding (typically $6–8,000).
• Eligibility: All K–12 students, including homeschoolers. Amounts: About 90% of state education funding (typically $6–8,000). Use of Funds: Private school tuition and approved educational expenses.

Arizona ESA Funds: Empowerment Scholarship Account

One of the most open programs — ESA funds are available to all K–12 students in Arizona, including private school and homeschool students.

• Amounts: Roughly $6,000–$6,500 per child (Grades 1–12), or about $4,000 for kindergarten.
• Amounts: Roughly $6,000–$6,500 per child (Grades 1–12), or about $4,000 for kindergarten. Use of Funds: Tuition, online programs, curricula, supplies, tutoring, tests, and therapies.

Florida FES Funds: Family Empowerment Scholarship

Open to all K–12 students in Florida, with priority for families below 185% of the federal poverty level or in foster care.

• Use of Funds: Private school tuition, homeschooling resources, and related educational expenses.
• Use of Funds: Private school tuition, homeschooling resources, and related educational expenses. How It Works: Families often apply through organizations such as Step Up For Students.

Idaho's Empowering Parents Program

Supports curriculum, tutoring, supplies, assessments, and therapies through an online marketplace (not private school tuition).

• Amounts: Up to $1,000 per eligible student, with a family maximum around $3,000.

Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA)

Designed for students with special needs who choose private school or homeschool options.

• Eligibility: Residents aged 5–22 with an active IEP, service plan, or Choice Special Education Plan, within income limits.
• Eligibility: Residents aged 5–22 with an active IEP, service plan, or Choice Special Education Plan, within income limits. Amounts: About 90% of state per-student funding (historically around $6,200).

Iowa Students First Education Savings Accounts

Covers tuition at accredited nonpublic schools. Families seeking homeschool-only funding should confirm current eligibility with the state.

North Carolina Funding Options

North Carolina offers multiple pathways, including:

• Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program / Disabilities Grants
• Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for Students with Disabilities
• Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program / Disabilities Grants Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for Students with Disabilities Opportunity Scholarships for qualifying low-income households

Mississippi Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs

For students with special needs who have had an IEP within recent years. Funds may cover tuition, textbooks, tutoring, testing, and therapy services.

New Hampshire Education Freedom Account

For residents entering grades K–12 who meet income guidelines. Funds may cover online learning, private school tuition, tutoring, and educational supplies.

Tennessee Individualized Education Account (IEA)

For students with qualifying disabilities who meet prior public-school enrollment and IEP requirements. Funds may cover private school tuition, tutoring, curriculum, and therapy.

Texas

Texas is highly homeschool-friendly, and school-choice funding options continue to develop. Contact us for the latest guidance on using available programs with Help Anchor Academy.

Utah Fits All Scholarship

Open to all K–12 Utah residents. Awards have been up to about $8,000 and may cover tuition, tutoring, testing, materials, and other approved expenses.

West Virginia Hope Scholarship

Supports tuition, curriculum, and other educational costs for eligible students. Application timing can affect award amounts.