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State Education Funds And Homeschooling

Explore our resources on using state education funds for homeschooling expenses to learn about what may be available in your state, how state funding works, and how you can use it to purchase AOP products.

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What Is School Choice Funding?
State education funding for school choice refers to policies and programs that allow public education funds to be used for various schooling options, including homeschooling. These funds can be used to cover expenses like curriculum, learning resources, tuition, and tutoring. Participating states provide funds through education savings accounts (ESAs), vouchers, and tax credits.
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How Do I Purchase AOP Using My State’s Education Funds?

Great news! AOP and Ignite Christian Academy are approved vendors in many states. If your state offers school choice education funding, you may be able to purchase AOP products and Ignite tuition in the digital wallet’s marketplace or through direct pay or reimbursement options. Click on your state’s digital wallet to learn more about using your education funding to buy AOP products.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is an education savings account (ESA)?

ESAs are state-managed accounts where families receive a portion of public education funds to spend on approved educational expenses.

2. What is a voucher?

Vouchers are government-issued certificates that families can use to pay for private school tuition or other educational services.

3. What is a tax credit, deduction, or scholarship?

Tax credits and/or tax deductions are offered in some states for approved educational expenses. Tax credits can be used to reduce your overall taxable income.

Tax credit scholarships are programs where individuals or businesses receive tax credits for donating to scholarship funds that help students attend schools of their choice.

4. What is a digital wallet or platform?

States with school choice funds designate an approved digital wallet or platform that families use to manage their state education funding. The platform typically provides tools to track spending, budget, and make purchases. 

5. How do I find out if I am eligible?

Visit your state’s School Choice program website listed above to find out about eligibility requirements and enrollment or application timelines. Individual states have different processes and it is important to find out the deadlines and fund distribution practices. 

6. Will funds I don’t use roll over to next year or can I use them for another child?

Each state has different rules regarding rollover of funds. Some allow leftover funds to roll over until graduation or even beyond, while others return leftover funding to the program each year. Be sure to read the rules for your state’s program. In any case, funding awarded to your child may only be used for that child’s educational needs.

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