State Homeschool Guides · Funding
Does your state pay for homeschooling?
Pick your state to see the exact programs, amounts and who qualifies. All 50 states plus DC.
Homeschool funding by state
All 50 states plus DC- Universal ESA/Voucher 6
- Limited ESA/Voucher 11
- Tax Credit 7
- Charter/Correspondence Only 2
- Proposed/Pending 1
- No State Funding 24
27 of 51 states pay toward homeschooling
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All States
- AL Alabama $2,000/student
- AK Alaska Up to $2,700/student
- AZ Arizona $7,000-$8,000/year
- AR Arkansas $6,864/year
- CA California $2,500-$4,500 (charter only)
- CO Colorado Federal programs only
- CT Connecticut Federal programs only
- DE Delaware Federal programs only
- FL Florida $8,000+/year
- GA Georgia $6,500/year (limited eligibility)
- HI Hawaii Federal programs only
- ID Idaho $5,000 ($7,500 special needs)
- IL Illinois Up to $750
- IN Indiana Up to $20,000 (disabilities)
- IA Iowa $7,988/year
- KS Kansas Federal programs only
- KY Kentucky Federal programs only
- LA Louisiana Up to $7,626
- ME Maine $1,000-$2,500/child
- MD Maryland Federal programs only
- MA Massachusetts Federal programs only
- MI Michigan Federal programs only
- MN Minnesota $1,000-$2,500/child
- MS Mississippi ~$7,829 (special needs)
- MO Missouri Varies (tax-credit funded)
- MT Montana $5,500-$8,000 (special needs)
- NE Nebraska Federal programs only
- NV Nevada Federal programs only
- NH New Hampshire ~$4,266/year
- NJ New Jersey Federal programs only
- NM New Mexico Federal programs only
- NY New York Federal programs only
- NC North Carolina $9,000-$17,000 (disabilities)
- ND North Dakota Federal programs only
- OH Ohio $250/dependent
- OK Oklahoma $1,000/student
- OR Oregon Federal programs only
- PA Pennsylvania Federal programs only
- RI Rhode Island Federal programs only
- SC South Carolina Up to $11,000 (special needs)
- SD South Dakota Federal programs only
- TN Tennessee Federal programs only
- TX Texas $2,000/student
- UT Utah $4,000-$6,000/year
- VT Vermont Federal programs only
- VA Virginia Up to $5,000 ($7,500 low-income)
- WA Washington Federal programs only
- DC Washington DC Federal programs only
- WV West Virginia $5,267/year
- WI Wisconsin Federal programs only
- WY Wyoming $7,000/year (blocked)
27
States with Funding
6
Universal ESA
11
Limited ESA
7
Tax Credit
Federal Programs (All States)
These programs are available to homeschool families in every state.
529 Education Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged savings accounts that can be used for K-12 tuition and homeschool expenses including curriculum, tutoring, and educational supplies.
- Maximum Amount
- $20,000/year in tax-free K-12 withdrawals from your own savings
- Eligibility
- All families in all states
Coverdell Education Savings Account
Tax-free savings for qualified education expenses including books, supplies, equipment, and tutoring for K-12 students.
- Maximum Amount
- $2,000/year contribution limit
- Eligibility
- Income under $110,000 (single) or $220,000 (joint)
Education Freedom Tax Credit
Federal tax credit for donations to scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs) that fund K-12 education including homeschool.
- Maximum Amount
- Up to $1,700/individual
- Eligibility
- States must opt in; funds distributed via SGOs
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states pay for homeschooling?
As of 2026, 27 states offer some form of homeschool funding. 6 of them (Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Utah, and West Virginia) offer universal ESA programs open to all families. The rest offer limited ESA/voucher programs or tax credits, which restrict eligibility by income, disability, military service, or which school a student is zoned to.
What is an Education Savings Account (ESA)?
An ESA is a government-funded account that parents can use for approved education expenses including curriculum, tutoring, therapy, testing, technology, and sometimes 529 college savings contributions. Amounts range from $2,000 to $17,000+ per year depending on the state.
How much money can I get for homeschooling?
It depends on your state. Universal ESA programs range from $4,000/year (Utah) to $8,000+/year (Florida). Special needs students often qualify for more — up to $30,000/year in Texas. Seven states offer tax credits from $250 to $7,500. All families can use federal 529 plans for up to $20,000/year in K-12 expenses.
Do all families qualify for homeschool funding?
Not necessarily. Universal ESA states (like Florida, Arizona, and Arkansas) have no income limits. Other states restrict eligibility to special needs students, military families, or lower-income households. Tax credits are generally available to all taxpayers. Federal programs like 529 plans and Coverdell ESAs are available nationwide.