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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!

Educational Materials for School Choice Programs

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✅ ESA Eligible Materials

✅ Scholarship Approved Vendor

Maitri Learning is an approved vendor for scholarship organizations and families using education savings accounts, tax credit scholarships, and school vouchers. Our Montessori materials qualify as approved educational expenses under most school choice programs.

With that in mind, here is an incomplete, ever-evolving list of the scholarship/homeschool information we have 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 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

        Arkansas LEARNS Act

          Arizona

           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

             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: 
                    • Grants issued in 2023 will expire in 2026.

                    • Grants issued in 2024 will expire in 2027.

                    • Grants issued in 2025 will expire in 2028.

                    Parental Choice Tax Credit

                    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 - Idaho State Tax Commission
                    More information EdChoice Idaho Program

                      Indiana

                       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

                      Indiana Choices Scholarship

                      Indiana DOE ESA

                          Iowa

                           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

                               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 $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

                                                NH Department of Education

                                                  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

                                                  NCSEAA

                                                    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

                                                    Application information


                                                    More information

                                                    Ohio Department of Education

                                                    Private School Tax Credit

                                                    Home Education Tax Credit

                                                        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

                                                          Application information

                                                          More information

                                                          South Carolina Department of Revenue

                                                          Program information

                                                            Tennessee

                                                             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 (Note: Homeschoolers are NOT eligible for this program)

                                                            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

                                                            EFS: Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship

                                                            More information

                                                            ESA FAQS

                                                            EFS: TN Education Freedom

                                                              Texas

                                                               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 2026 - Texas Comptroller's Office (details TBA)
                                                              More information Texas Private Schools Association

                                                              Utah

                                                               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

                                                              Utah Fits All

                                                              Utah Education Fits All FAQs

                                                                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

                                                                    Hope Scholarship Announcement

                                                                      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

                                                                       

                                                                      Updated 5/30/25