We recognize that the choice of Kolbe Academy represents a significant commitment and investment in your child's formation and development. That's why we're proud to support the use of state-sponsored educational funding programs. These programs, which vary state by state, are designed to help families afford the education their children need and deserve. Whether you're considering an Educational Scholarship Account (ESA), a tax-credit scholarship, a voucher program, or any other form of state educational funding, our team is ready to help you navigate these options.
We encourage you to explore this resource and see how these programs can unlock new opportunities at Kolbe Academy. Below we have provided some additional information regarding opportunities in each state for you to consider and apply. We will continue to update this list as more and more opportunities arise.
The Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students' Education Act of 2024 (The CHOOSE Act) is administered by the Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR). CHOOSE Act Alabama makes refundable income tax credits called education savings accounts (ESAs) available to support the success of eligible K-12 students in Alabama. An ESA can be used to pay for tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses at approved Education Service Providers (ESPs) in Alabama. The application window is January 2nd - April 7th for upcoming school years. Check out this Family Application Timeline graphic.
Arizona students can receive approximately between $4,000-$9,000 each year in State funds to be used for educational expenses selected by the parents, including for tuition, books, and programs provided by Kolbe Academy.
Once you have been successfully awarded your Arizona ESA scholarship, please contact the Kolbe Registrar to discuss tuition arrangements - registration@kolbe.org
The Education Freedom Account program is a school choice initiative that empowers parents by funding students in private or home schools. Applications for the 2025-2026 EFA program will continue until January 31, 2026. Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, all Arkansas students will be eligible to participate in the EFA program.
The state of Florida offers several scholarship programs to homeschooling students through a third-party scholarship administrator Step Up For Students. Kolbe Academy families have successfully qualified for the Florida Empowerment Scholarship-Unique Abilities (FES-UA), and Florida Empowerment Scholarship-Personalized Education Program (FES-PEP). Kolbe Academy does not qualify as an approved private school for the Florida Empowerment Scholarship-Education Options (FES-EO). Currently our Florida families pay their tuition out of pocket and then request invoices from us to submit for reimbursement. For payments, you may choose to avail of our payment plan option using Blackbaud Tuition Management. Please contact our Admissions department for more details.
New Hampshire can direct part of their child’s state education funding to pay for tuition at Kolbe Academy, tutoring, online learning programs, educational supplies, and other educational expenses.
Once you have been successfully awarded your New Hampshire ESA scholarship, please contact the Kolbe Registrar to discuss tuition arrangements - registration@kolbe.org
Learn moreHelp Articleapply nowBeginning in tax year 2024, a refundable income tax credit is allowed for certain Oklahoma taxpayers who pay qualified expenses on behalf of an eligible student who is homeschooled. There is not an application process for the homeschool tax credit, rather it must be claimed on your tax return. The homeschool tax credit is a maximum of $1,000 per eligible student. Receipts for the eligible expenses claimed must be submitted with the form 591-D Parental Choice Tax Credit for Homeschool Expenses.
The South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund Act was signed into law in May 2023. This new ESA program allows qualifying South Carolina parents to apply for a scholarship worth $6,000. These scholarships may be used to create a customized, flexible education for their child. The next scholarship application window is estimated to open around January 15, 2026, and close no later than March 15, 2026.
Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program provides up to $8,000 to Utah K-12 students through an education savings account (ESA). Scholarship accounts may be used for education expenses and services, including private school tuition and fees, tutoring services, testing fees, materials and curriculum costs, contracted services, and more.
The Hope Scholarship Program is West Virginia's education savings account (ESA) program that allows parents and families to use a portion of their state education funding to tailor an individualized learning experience that works best for them. The scholarship allows K-12 students to receive financial assistance that can be used for tuition, homeschool curriculum, and other qualifying expenses. Applications are open until February 1, 2026 for the 2025-26 school year.
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