Education Savings Account (ESA) program

 ESA provides parents of students in non-public Texas schools a publicly-funded, government authorized savings account with restricted, but multiple, uses for their children’s education. 

How much is available? 
Per student, annually Student enrolled in an eligible school: up to $10,000 A child with a disability: up to $30,000 Home-schooled participants: $2,000

Use of money
Parents may use the funds to pay for eligible expenses including: school tuition, school breakfasts and lunches, uniforms, tutoring, online education programs, therapies for students with special needs, textbooks or other instructional materials.

Participation in the program
Parents must agree to: 
*Spend program money only for eligible expenses 
*Share child's assessment results with Educational Assistance Organizations (EAO)
*Not sell an item purchased with program money and Notify the EAO with in 30 days of child enrolling in public school, graduating high school, or otherwise becoming ineligible to enroll in public school

January 2026
The ESA application window is expected to open for families across Texas.