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How to Use Education Savings Accounts (ESA) for Early Education<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Learn about your state\u2019s program to help offset early education costs, such as online learning programs and more.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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What Are Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which States Allow<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> ESA Funds for ABCmouse?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligible ESA Expenses<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/strong><\/a>State-by-State Guide to ESAs and Tax Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Use an ESA to Make Purchases <\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Education costs can really add up, no matter what schooling option you choose for your children. Many states in the U.S. offer programs to help cover those costs<\/strong>, such as tax credits and education savings accounts (ESAs). Families can use these programs to help pay for tuition, educational services and materials, and even online learning programs like ABCmouse<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Navigating these programs can feel daunting at first, and having a summary of your state’s program, its rules, and eligible expenses, can make it easier to take advantage of these programs. Find your state below, as well as other tips for using ESA accounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home Educators\u2013great news!<\/strong> Age of Learning is an approved vendor for ESA grants in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, New Hampshire and Utah\u2013and the list keeps growing. Grant funding can cover the subscription costs of ABCmouse<\/a>, Adventure Academy<\/a>, and Reading IQ<\/a><\/strong> to provide high-quality learning resources for your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jump to Your State’s ESA Guidelines or Tax Credit Program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Alabama<\/a>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona<\/a>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arkansas<\/a>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida<\/a>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georgia<\/a>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Idaho<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illinois<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indiana<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Iowa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Louisiana<\/a>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minnesota<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mississippi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Missouri<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montana<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Hampshire<\/a>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ohio<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oklahoma<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Carolina<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tennessee<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utah<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

West Virginia<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wyoming<\/a><\/strong>*\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

*Age of Learning is an approved vendor for ESA grants in these states.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Are Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are government-funded accounts that provide families with public education funds to use for a variety of educational expenses<\/strong>. Families can use ESA funds for private school tuition (this may include microschools<\/a>), online learning programs, tutoring, homeschooling expenses, educational therapies, and even college savings. The goal of ESAs is to give families more flexibility and choice in tailoring their children\u2019s education to their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While ESAs are also often used to help save for and fund college expenses, similar to a 529 Plan, this article focuses on using ESA funds to help offset costs of educational expenses associated with younger children<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How ESAs Work:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n