Indiana free and reduced price lunch schedule. *Note: Proof of total household size and income must be accurate and submitted for each household member.
What are the options for Indiana’s ESA?
Since the goal is for the parent to be able to customize education to the needs of the student, many pre-approved opportunities are available to you.
Options include:
- A participating private school
- An individual course or program
- A licensed therapist or facility
- A tutor or tutoring company
- Home education
Visit our interactive map below to find approved schools and providers near you.
Curriculum vendors can be found in ClassWallet once you’re approved and registered with ClassWallet.
If you have a preferred school, provider, or curriculum vendor that is not yet approved, you can submit a request.
What are the requirements for the Indiana Education Scholarship Account (INESA)?
You will need to submit the following documents to be considered for INESA. Upon acceptance and enrollment, you will need to sign the Parent Agreement. Finally, your student will be required to participate in state testing.
Documents needed for the Indiana ESA:
- A completed copy of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), Service Plan (SP), or ESA Service Plan (IEP + ESA SP).
- Proof of residency (recent utility bill, photo i.d., etc.)
- Proof of income (1040, W-2, etc.)
- Birth certificate
You may reach out to Indiana Department of Education Office Special Education or IN*Source if you need further support.
State Testing for the Indiana ESA:
Your student may test with a private school if it offers the appropriate state testing, or you can make arrangements with one of our testing partners below. You should budget a portion of your INESA funding for state testing, or you may choose to pay out-of-pocket instead.
State Testing Requirements by Grade Level
Indiana ESA Eligibility Questions
Are public school students eligible for INESA?
Public school students are eligible to apply for INESA if they meet the requirements above.
If the student is accepted into the INESA program, the parent must choose either the public school or INESA. The student may not be enrolled in both simultaneously.
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Yes! Public school students can apply for the ESA.
Yes! Choice Scholarship students can apply for the ESA.
Can Choice Scholarship (voucher) students apply for the ESA?
Choice Scholarship students are eligible to apply for INESA if they meet the requirements above.
If the student is accepted into the INESA program, the parent must choose either the Choice Scholarship or INESA. The student may not be funded in both simultaneously.
Apply for the ESA now!Can homeschoolers get ESA funding in Indiana?
Homeschoolers are eligible to apply for INESA if they meet the above requirements.
If the student is accepted into the INESA program, and the parent chooses to enroll, the student is no longer considered to be an independent homeschooler.
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Yes! Homeschoolers can apply for the ESA.
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