Louisiana education funding for parents in 2026-27: who qualifies for an LA GATOR scholarship account, award amounts up to $15,253, the priority order and waitlist, what the program means for homeschoolers, allowable expenses, Tuition Donation Credit scholarships and the $6,000 school expense deduction. Last verified October 2026.
New Hampshire's Education Freedom Accounts explained for parents: universal eligibility for 2026-27, the 12,500-student cap and the priority groups exempt from it, how the base grant and differentiated aid work, the July 15 full-grant deadline, what changes for homeschoolers, allowable expenses and spending caps, and the annual record of educational attainment. Last verified October 2026.
West Virginia's Hope Scholarship explained for parents: $5,435.62 per student for 2026-27, the new universal eligibility that opened the program to homeschool and private school students, quarterly deposits, prorated application windows, the Notice of Intent rule, approved expenses, reimbursements and annual academic progress reporting. Last verified October 2026.
South Carolina's Education Scholarship Trust Fund explained for parents: $7,634 per student for 2026-27 paid quarterly through ClassWallet, the 500% of poverty income limit, priority windows, the 15,000-student cap, how home-educating families can and cannot use it, approved expenses, testing rules and renewal. Last verified October 2026.
Tennessee's school choice programs for parents, explained: Education Freedom Scholarships ($7,530 for 2026-27, 35,000 seats), the five priority groups, how homeschoolers can and cannot use them, the income-based ESA program in Memphis, Nashville and Hamilton County, and the Individualized Education Account for students with disabilities. Last verified October 2026.
Alabama's education funding options for parents: the CHOOSE Act education savings account ($7,000 for participating schools, $2,000 per homeschool student capped at $4,000 per family), 2026-27 income limits, priority order, approved expenses through ClassWallet, universal eligibility from 2027-28, and Alabama Accountability Act scholarships. Last verified October 2026.
Iowa's education funding options for parents: the Students First ESA ($8,148 full year, $4,074 half year for 2026-27), the half-year window open October 15 to November 15, 2026, how funds are spent, the $500 Tuition and Textbook Credit that homeschoolers can claim, and School Tuition Organization grants. Last verified October 2026.
Utah's education funding options for parents, explained: the Utah Fits All Scholarship (up to $8,000 for private school, $4,000 to $6,000 for home-based students), the lottery and priority order, allowed expenses, the pending court case and the Carson Smith scholarships for students with disabilities. Last verified October 2026.
Oklahoma's education funding options explained: the Parental Choice Tax Credit for private school (up to $7,500), the $1,000 homeschool tax credit, the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship for students with special needs and tax-credit scholarships. Last verified October 2026.
Georgia's three main education funding options explained: the Georgia Promise Scholarship ESA, the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship and tax-credit scholarships through student scholarship organizations, with eligibility, amounts, application windows and homeschool rules. Last verified October 2026.
Wisconsin's private school choice programs explained for 2026-27: the Milwaukee, Racine and statewide Parental Choice Programs, income limits, application periods, payment amounts, the Special Needs Scholarship Program and what homeschool families should know. Last verified October 2026.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts explained: who is eligible, award amounts for private school, disability and homeschool students, the lottery priority tiers, allowed expenses, payment dates and what to know about 2027-28. Last verified October 2026.