Interested in Education Savings Account

Please note that the Disabilities Grant program and ESA program will merge into the ESA+ program beginning with the 2022-23 school year. New applicants are encouraged to apply for that program in the Spring (details coming soon).

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in the Education Savings Account (ESA). The program provides up to $9,000 per year for students with disabilities   who enroll in a participating nonpublic (private or homeschool).

• Covers required tuition and fees for students enrolled in a participating school
• Covers expenses related to educating a child with a disability
• No out-of-pocket expenses (provides families with an electronic debit account to transfer funds to pay qualified expenses)

Funds can be used for school tuition, as well as for expenses such as speech or occupational therapy, tutoring services, and educational technology for families who home school their students.

When?

Apply between February 1 – March 15

How are students chosen?

Scholarships are awarded by lottery.

Steps to Apply

Step 1:

Review the program requirements 

Step 2:

Set up a MyPortal Account

Video: Getting Started With MyPortal

Step 3

Apply on MyPortal

Video: Required Documentation of a Disability

Program Overview (PDF, 27 pages, 2 MB)