School Choice Scholarships & Education Savings Accounts | Approved Vendor | Maitri Learning
Use your scholarship funds to purchase research-based Montessori materials that support authentic learning for ages 2-12! These count as qualified education expenses and are ESA approved materials. We are a scholarship approved vendor in many states!
Purchase any of our materials directly through ClassWallet or Georgia Odyssey. If it is listed there, it is covered and you can buy it with your state funds!
**Important**: For direct pay programs, our Montessori materials typically qualify under 'curriculum,' 'educational materials,' and 'homeschool supplies' categories in most scholarship programs. Verify before you buy!
Educational Materials for School Choice Programs
✅ Step Up For Students (Florida) Approved Vendor
✅ PDSES (Texas) Approved Vendor
✅ ClassWallet Approved (Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina); Login to your ClassWallet account, search for Maitri Learning, and click through to purchase directly from our website using ClassWallet funds
✅ Georgia Promise Approved Vendor
✅ ESA Eligible Materials
Maitri Learning is an approved vendor for scholarship organizations and families using education savings accounts, tax credit scholarships, and school vouchers in many states. Our Montessori materials qualify as approved educational expenses under most school choice programs.
Here is an incomplete, ever-evolving list of the scholarship/homeschool information we have so far. We are updating this monthly. We hope it helps and that as you find other possibilities or discover that these have changed, you'll keep us posted so we can keep this updated!
Together, we'll find a way to get through these changing times.
How to Use Your Scholarship Funds for Maitri Materials
Step 1: Verify Eligibility
Check if your state program covers "curriculum," "educational materials," or "homeschool supplies" - most do! Some states also require that Maitri Learning be listed on their approved vendor list (not all states require this). Be sure to verify before you buy!
Step 2: Shop Our Collections
Browse our age-appropriate collections designed for PreK-Elementary students.
Step 3: Purchase & Document
Purchase materials and save receipts. Contact us and we'll issue a revised receipt if your state requires special receipt information (like Student Name). Just tell us what your state needs and we'll send you a custom receipt to make reimbursement easy.
Step 4: Submit for Reimbursement
Follow your program's process - many now offer direct payment options through platforms like ClassWallet.
Direct Payment Programs
We are in the process of being integrated with state scholarship programs. Soon, you'll be able to skip reimbursement in these states and pay directly from your scholarship account:
- Florida: Step Up For Students families
- Multi-State: ClassWallet platform users
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if my program doesn't approve the materials? We recommend getting pre-approval before purchasing. If you're unsure, contact us for documentation to help with your approval process. **Please note: We cannot guarantee approval by any specific program, as this is determined by individual program administrators
- What if I need specific information on my receipt to submit for reimbursement? Contact Us and we're happy to customize your receipt or invoice so reimbursement goes smoothly.
- How do I purchase through ClassWallet? Login to your ClassWallet account, search for Maitri Learning, and click through to purchase directly from our website using ClassWallet funds.
Alabama
| Maitri Materials Eligible |
We are an approved ClassWallet vendor for Alabama Login to your ClassWallet account, search for Maitri Learning, and click through to purchase directly from our website using ClassWallet funds |
| Funding for | CHOOSE Act (Children Have Opportunities in Unique School Environments) |
| Possible Amounts | $2,000 for homeschool students but recent legislation increased funding to $180 million statewide! |
| Eligibility | Families with income at or below 300% of federal poverty level; priority for special needs students and dependents of active-duty military |
| Can be used for |
Homeschool curriculum and program materials |
| How to Apply |
2025-26 applications CLOSED April 7, 2025. ESA funds became available July 1, 2025 for approved families. Next application cycle for 2026-27 begins January 2026. Applications must be submitted through the official CHOOSE Act website |
| More information |
Note: Student must disenroll from public school to receive Georgia Promise Scholarship funds |
Arkansas
| Maitri Materials eligible |
We are an Approved ClassWallet Direct Pay Vendor! Login to your ClassWallet account, search for Maitri Learning, and click through to purchase directly from our website using ClassWallet funds You can also purchase via Direct Pay (more complicated; see this website for details). |
| Funding for | Children's Educational Freedom Account Program (part of LEARNS Act) |
| Possible Amounts |
90% of state education funding ($6,856-$7,741/year per student) |
| Eligibility |
All K-12 students (universal eligibility as of 2025-2026) |
| Can be used for |
Curriculum, educational materials, tutoring, testing fees, technology |
| How to Apply | Arkansas EFA Application Portal |
| More information |
Arizona
| Maitri Materials eligible |
We are approved as an Arizona ESA provider! Login to your ClassWallet account, search for Maitri Learning, and shop our entire website with your ClassWallet funds. |
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Other: Tax Credit Scholarship |
| Possible Amounts |
Grades 1-12: $6,000 to $7,000/year per student Kindergarten: $4,000/year per student |
| Eligibility | All K-12 students eligible. Includes Pre-K options for those with disabilities. |
| Can be used for | Approved educational materials including Montessori |
| How to Apply | Arizona Department of Education ESA |
| More information |
Florida
| Maitri Materials eligible |
Yes! Our materials typically qualify and we are an approved Steup Up for Students vendor. Submit your Maitri receipt to Step Up for Students for reimbursement. |
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Family Empowerment Scholarship Other: Step Up For Students, Hope Scholarship |
| Possible Amounts |
Averages $8,000/year depending on grade/needs |
| Eligibility |
All K-12 students eligible; priority for low-income families and children in foster care. Offers ESA funding specifically extended to Pre-K students through the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities Program as of 2024 |
| Can be used for |
Educational materials, curriculum |
| How to Apply |
Online application through Step Up For Students |
| More information |
Georgia
| Maitri Materials eligible |
We are an approved Vendor! Typically qualifies, verify individual items
|
| Funding for | Georgia Promise Scholarship Act |
| Possible Amounts |
Up to $6,500 per student |
| Eligibility |
Students who reside in attendance zones of the lowest 25% performing public schools and have been enrolled in a Georgia public school for two consecutive semesters OR are rising kindergarten students |
| Can be used for |
Educational expenses including homeschool materials |
| How to Apply | Next application window: December 1-January 31, 2026. Note: Students must disenroll from public school to receive funds. Georgia Promise Scholarship |
| More information | Georgia Promise Scholarship Application Information |
Idaho
| Maitri Materials eligible | Typically qualifies, verify with your program |
| Funding for |
Empowering Parents Program: program ending but new Parental Choice Tax Credit beginning in 2026:
|
| Possible Amounts |
Tax Credit: Up to $5,000/year per student ($7,500 for students with disabilities) |
| Eligibility |
Tax Credit: All Idaho residents ages 5-18 (through age 21 for students with disabilities) |
| Can be used for |
Tax Credit: Private school tuition, textbooks, tutoring, testing fees, curricular materials |
| How to Apply |
Applications begin January 15, 2026. Keep receipts for 2025 eligible expenses. Refundable tax credit processed through Idaho State Tax Commission. |
| More information | EdChoice Idaho Program |
Indiana
| Maitri Materials eligible |
Typically qualifies, verify with your program |
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Choice Scholarship Program Education Scholarship Account (ESA) |
| Possible Amounts |
Up to $8,000/year (income-based, universal eligibility starting 2026) |
| Eligibility |
Students with disabilities and siblings; income qualification currently (universal 2026) |
| Can be used for |
Qualified educational expenses including learning materials |
| How to Apply |
Indiana ESA Program |
| More information |
Iowa
| Maitri Materials eligible | Possibly, verify with your program |
| Funding for | Students First Education Savings Account |
| Possible Amounts | Up to $7,988 per student |
| Eligibility |
Iowa residents attending Iowa accredited nonpublic schools |
| Can be used for |
Tuition, fees, and qualified education expenses Note: Home-educated students are excluded unless they enroll in an accredited nonpublic school |
| How to Apply | Iowa Department of Education ESA |
| More information | Students First ESA |
Kansas
| Maitri Materials eligible | Possibly, verify with your program |
| Funding for |
Tax Credit for Low Income Students Scholarship Program |
| Possible Amounts |
Maximum scholarship amount is $8,000 per student |
| Eligibility |
Children from families with income not exceeding 250% of the federal poverty level; children must be between ages 5 and 21 |
| Can be used for |
Private school tuition and related costs; also allows homeschool students to participate in public school activities |
| How to Apply |
Applications must be submitted through scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) |
| More information | Kansas State Information |
Louisiana GATOR Scholarship Program
| Maitri Materials eligible | Typically qualifies, verify with your program |
| Funding for |
Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) Scholarship Program |
| Possible Amounts | Varies based on student needs ($5,000 to $15,000) |
| Eligibility | K-12 students including homeschoolers |
| Can be used for |
Private school tuition, homeschooling expenses, tutoring, curriculum, and other educational costs |
| How to Apply | Apply through state education department |
| More information | Louisiana Gator ESA |
Mississippi
| Maitri Materials eligible | Typically qualifies, verify with your program; We are in the MAGIC vendor system |
| Funding for | ESA program |
| Possible Amounts |
$7,089 per student (approximately 70% of the average expenditure per student at Mississippi's district schools) |
| Eligibility |
Students in grades K-12 who have had an IEP within the past three years |
| Can be used for |
Private school tuition and other specific allowable educational activities |
| How to Apply | The Mississippi Department of Education Application Link |
| More information | Mississippi Special Education ESA |
Missouri
| Maitri Materials eligible | Typically qualifies, verify with your program |
| Funding for |
MOScholars (Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program) |
| Possible Amounts | Varies by student |
| Eligibility | K-12 students statewide |
| Can be used for |
Tuition, educational therapies, instructional materials, tutoring, and other expenses |
| How to Apply |
Contact an Educational Assistance Organization (EAO) to complete eligibility prescreening |
| More information | MOScholars Info |
Montana
| Maitri Materials eligible | Typically qualifies, verify with your program |
| Funding for |
Montana Special Needs Equal Opportunity Education Savings Account Program |
| Possible Amounts |
Elementary students: $5,000-$6,000 annually; High school students: $6,400-$8,000 annually |
| Eligibility |
K-12 students with disabilities |
| Can be used for |
Private school tuition, one-on-one tutoring, educational therapies, homeschool curriculum, and resources |
| How to Apply | Submit applications to the Office of Public Instruction |
| More information | Montana Office of Public Instruction Information |
New Hampshire
| Maitri Materials eligible |
We are an Approved ClassWallet Direct Pay Vendor! Our materials typically qualify |
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Education Freedom Accounts Other: Children's Scholarship Fund NH |
| Possible Amounts |
Average $4,600/year per child |
| Eligibility |
K-12, Income up to 350% of federal poverty level |
| Can be used for |
Approved educational expenses including materials |
| How to Apply |
Application information |
| More information |
New York Children's Scholarship Fund (CSF)
| Maitri Materials eligible |
We are an Approved ClassWallet CSF New York provider! Login to your ClassWallet account, search for Maitri Learning, and shop our entire website with your ClassWallet funds. |
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Children's Scholarship Fund New York (CSF NY) Private school tuition |
| Possible Amounts |
Average scholarship award is $2,560 (2024-25); Maximum scholarship award is $3,400 per student |
| Eligibility |
K-8 students from low-income families in New York City; Income guidelines similar to National School Lunch Program standards |
| Can be used for |
Private school tuition, textbooks, curricula, educational software and hardware, tutoring services, educational materials |
| How to Apply |
Applications through Children's Scholarship Fund New York. Login to your ClassWallet account, search for Maitri Learning, and purchase directly using ClassWallet funds |
| More information |
Apply here | CSF New York Program |
North Carolina
| Maitri Materials eligible |
Typically qualifies, verify with your program; We are an approved ClassWallet vendor for North Carolina |
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Opportunity Scholarship Program Other: NC ESA+, Disabilities Grant |
| Possible Amounts |
$9,000 base level award |
| Eligibility |
K-12, Income qualification or special needs |
| Can be used for |
Curriculum materials, educational resources |
| How to Apply |
Online application through NCSEAA |
| More information |
Ohio
| Maitri Materials eligible |
Typically qualifies, verify with your program |
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Tax Credit for Homeschool Expenses Other: Autism Scholarship, Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship |
| Possible Amounts |
Up to $1,000 tax credit; $250 for homeschool education materials; scholarships from $6 - 8K |
| Eligibility |
All homeschool families (tax credit) |
| Can be used for | Educational materials |
| How to Apply |
Tax credit claimed on state return |
| More information |
Oklahoma
| Maitri Materials eligible | Typically qualifies, verify with your program |
| Funding for | Parental Choice Tax Credit Act |
| Possible Amounts | Up to $1,000 per student for homeschoolers (refundable tax credit) |
| Eligibility | Homeschool families |
| Can be used for |
Qualified education expenses |
| How to Apply | Through state tax filing |
| More information | My School Choice |
Pennsylvania
| Maitri Materials eligible | Unclear, verify with your program |
| Funding for |
Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program |
| Possible Amounts |
Information on exact amounts is not currently available |
| Eligibility |
Students that are eligible to enroll in other schools as a result of their current school being on the low-achieving school list |
| Can be used for |
Private school tuition |
| How to Apply | Applications must be submitted through scholarship organizations |
| More information | PA Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program |
South Carolina
| Maitri Materials eligible |
Typically qualifies, verify with your program; We are an approved ClassWallet vendor for South Carolina |
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Refundable Educational Credit for Homeschooling Exceptional SC scholarship |
| Possible Amounts |
Up to $2,000 tax credit (bill is proposed) |
| Eligibility |
All homeschool families; special needs for scholarship |
| Can be used for |
Educational materials and resources |
| How to Apply | |
| More information |
Tennessee
| Maitri Materials eligible |
Typically qualifies, verify with your program |
| Funding for |
Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Homeschool: Education Savings Account Other: Individualized Education Account |
| Possible Amounts |
$8,192 (ESA) $7,296/year per student (EFS) |
| Eligibility |
ESA: Low-income families in specific districts; special needs for IEA EFS: All K-12 students (IMPORTANT: Homeschoolers are EXCLUDED from this program - only private school students eligible) |
| Can be used for |
ESA: Approved educational expenses including curriculum EFS: Private school tuition, tutoring, educational services |
| How to Apply |
ESA: TN Dept of Education |
| More information |
EFS: TN Education Freedom |
Texas
| Maitri Materials eligible |
Typically qualifies, verify with your program |
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Education Savings Account (ESA) |
| Possible Amounts |
Up to $2,000/year per student (ESA) |
| Eligibility |
All PreK-12 students (starts 2026-2027 school year) |
| Can be used for |
Educational expenses including curriculum, materials, tutoring |
| How to Apply |
Applications begin spring 2026 - Texas Comptroller's Office (details TBA) |
| More information |
Texas Private Schools Association |
Utah
| Maitri Materials eligible |
We are an approved Vendor! Typically qualifies, verify with your program |
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Utah Fits All Scholarship Other: Carson Smith Scholarship |
| Possible Amounts |
Up to $6,000/year |
| Eligibility |
Students starting at age 5 |
| Can be used for |
Educational materials, curricula, supplemental resources |
| How to Apply |
Apply online through TAP verification system |
| More information |
Virginia
| Maitri Materials eligible | Unclear, verify with your program |
| Funding for |
Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits Program |
| Possible Amounts |
Information on exact amounts is not currently available |
| Eligibility |
Students from low-income families |
| Can be used for |
Private school tuition |
| How to Apply | Applications must be submitted through scholarship foundations |
| More information | VA Scholarship Tax Credit Info |
West Virginia
| Maitri Materials eligible |
Typically qualifies, verify with your program |
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Hope Scholarship Program Other: WV Special Education Allowance |
| Possible Amounts |
$5,267 for 2025-2026 school year |
| Eligibility |
K-12 students; currently limited to public school transfers and kindergarteners (all students by 2026) |
| Can be used for |
Educational materials and curricula |
| How to Apply |
Application information through WV State Treasurer's Office |
| More information |
Wyoming
| Maitri Materials eligible | Typically qualifies, verify with your program |
| Funding for | Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act (Education Savings Account) |
| Possible Amounts |
Up to $7,000 per student |
| Eligibility |
All K-12 students in the state regardless of income; Pre-K students with family income at or below 250% of federal poverty level |
| Can be used for |
Private school tuition, homeschool expenses, and other personalized education expenses |
| How to Apply | PROGRAM BLOCKED: Court issued preliminary injunction July 16, 2025, blocking ALL fund disbursements indefinitely. Waiting on Wyoming Supreme Court decision. Nearly 4,000 applications submitted but program is on hold pending final court decision. Wyoming ESA Information |
| More information |
Wyoming ESA Information for Families Note: Legal challenge is pending. |
📞 Questions about using scholarship funds? Contact us at hello@maitrilearning.com to support your program approval process.
Also, this was announced by the US Dept of Ed on July 28, 2025:
"A new federal tax credit program for contributions to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) was included in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) that President Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025. Individual taxpayers can receive a federal tax credit up to $1,700 per year for a donation to a qualified SGO in a State that chooses to participate in the program. In turn, SGOs make funds available in the form of scholarships for eligible students to pay for tuition and/or other allowable education expenses (see OBBB Section 70411 for specific details and statutory requirements). The U.S. Department of Treasury will administer the program, not the U.S. Department of Education. The tax credit program is applicable to taxable years ending after December 31, 2026."
IMPORTANT: This is an opt-in program - states must choose to participate. Governors must approve scholarship-granting organizations before taxpayers in that state can benefit
Updated 11/8/25
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