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ESA Program
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Max Award Amount
$7,635
Per student annually
Active Programs
2
Available to families

Education Savings Account Program

active
ESA
Program Started
2023
2 years active

πŸ’° Award Amounts & Funding

Standard Award Range

$5,400 - $7,600
Per student annually
Calculation: Based on state per-pupil funding, varies by grade level and school district
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πŸ›’ What You Can Buy with ESA Funds

Private school tuition and fees (must be primary use), textbooks, educational materials, tutoring, online courses, standardized tests, educational therapies

Private School Tuition
Homeschool Expenses
Tutoring Services
Curriculum Materials
Technology & Software
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πŸ“Š Academic Requirements

Testing & Assessments

All applicable state and federally required assessments

Mandate: All applicable state and federally required assessments
Reporting Requirements

Annual reporting, must prioritize tuition payments before other expenses

πŸ“ž Contact & Resources

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Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST
Recent Legislative Update
Expanding to universal eligibility by 2025-2026 school year

Iowa Education Savings Account Program

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ESA

Iowa ESA program provides education savings accounts to Iowa families. Launched 2024 with phased expansion to universal eligibility.

Current Enrollment
18,000
Students participating

πŸ’° Award Amounts & Funding

Standard Award Range

$ - $7,635
Per student annually
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βœ… Eligibility Requirements

Phase 1 (2024-25): Students with disabilities, income below 300% FPL, open enrollment students, or attending schools not meeting standards. Phase 2 (2025-26): Expanding. Phase 3 (2026-27): Universal eligibility. Iowa resident.

Grade Levels
K-12
Prior Public School Enrollment
Not Required

πŸ›’ What You Can Buy with ESA Funds

Private school tuition, tutoring, curriculum, educational therapies, testing fees, online programs, educational technology, transportation, and other approved expenses.

Private School Tuition
Homeschool Expenses
Tutoring Services
Curriculum Materials
Technology & Software
Therapy Services
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Helpful Resources

Recent Legislative Update
Signed May 2023. Phased implementation to universal by 2026-27.