State Funding for Homeschools & Private Schools
It's hard to find the money needed to purchase learning materials. But things are changing fast in education with many new opportunities arising for homeschools and private schools.
We're trying to stay on-top of those possibilities for you. Here's an incomplete, ever-evolving list of what we've gathered so far. 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.
Alabama
| Funding for | CHOOSE Act (Children Have Opportunities in Unique School Environments) |
| Possible Amounts | $2,000 for homeschool students |
| 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 |
Applications must be submitted through the official CHOOSE Act website |
| More information | The Choose Act |
Arkansas
| Funding for | Children's Educational Freedom Account Program (part of LEARNS Act) |
| Possible Amounts |
$6,800 per student |
| Eligibility | All K-12 students, including homeschoolers. Students are required to take a national, norm-referenced test each year |
| Can be used for |
Private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, educational expenses |
| How to Apply | Online application through state |
| More information |
Arizona
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Other: Tax Credit Scholarship |
| Possible Amounts |
Grades 1-12: $7,000 to $8,000/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 | Online application through AZ Dept of Education |
| More information |
Florida
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Family Empowerment Scholarship Other: Step Up For Students, Hope Scholarship |
| Possible Amounts |
$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
| 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 | Online Application |
| More information | Georgia Promise Scholarship Application Information |
Idaho
| Funding for |
Empowering Parents Program: program terminated:
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| Possible Amounts | $1,000 per student (maximum $3,000 per household) |
| Eligibility |
All Idaho students (K-12) who meet the financial requirements are eligible, regardless of whether they attend a public or private school or are homeschooled |
| Can be used for |
Educational resources and materials |
| How to Apply | N/A |
| More information | Empowering Parents Idaho |
Indiana
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Choice Scholarship Program Other: Education Scholarship Account |
| Possible Amounts |
Up to $8,000/year |
| Eligibility |
K-12, Income-based eligibility or special needs |
| Can be used for |
Qualified educational expenses including learning materials |
| How to Apply |
Apply through school after enrollment |
| More information |
Iowa
| Funding for | Students First Education Savings Account |
| Possible Amounts | Up to $7,826 per student |
| Eligibility | All K-12 students |
| Can be used for |
Tuition and fees at accredited private schools Note: Home-educated students are excluded unless they enroll in an accredited nonpublic school |
| How to Apply | Online application |
| More information | Iowa Education Savings Accounts |
Kansas
| 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
| Funding for |
Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) Scholarship Program |
| Possible Amounts | Varies based on student needs |
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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 |
Nebraska
| Funding for |
Opportunity Scholarship Program |
| Possible Amounts |
Information on exact amounts is not currently available |
| Eligibility |
Information is limited as the Opportunity Scholarship Act established by LB 753 (2023) was repealed by LB 1402 (2024), effective October 31, 2024 |
| Can be used for |
Private school tuition |
| How to Apply | With the repeal of the Act, the State Treasurer shall establish a new program to provide education scholarships to eligible students; Visit the State Treasurer's website for information |
| More information | State Treasurer's website |
New Hampshire
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Education Freedom Accounts Other: Children's Scholarship Fund NH |
| Possible Amounts |
Average $5K/year |
| Eligibility |
K-12, Income up to 300% of federal poverty level |
| Can be used for |
Approved educational expenses including materials |
| How to Apply |
Application information |
| More information |
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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Education Savings Account Other: Individualized Education Account |
| Possible Amounts |
$8,192 (ESA) |
| Eligibility |
Low-income families in specific districts; special needs for IEA |
| Can be used for |
Approved educational expenses including curriculum |
| How to Apply |
Through TN Dept of Education |
| More information |
Utah
| Funding for |
Homeschool: Utah Fits All Scholarship Other: Carson Smith Scholarship |
| Possible Amounts |
Up to $6,000/year |
| Eligibility |
Starts age 5; special needs for Carson Smith |
| Can be used for |
Educational materials, curricula, supplemental resources |
| How to Apply |
Apply online through TAP verification system |
| More information |
Virginia
| 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
| 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
| 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 | Through state education department: Application Link |
| More information | Wyoming ESA Information |
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