Indiana Choice Scholarship + Indiana ESA Guide 2026–2027

Eligibility

Choice Scholarship: household income ≤400% of the free/reduced lunch threshold for private-school tuition. Indiana ESA: separate program for students with qualifying disabilities, funded for approved educational expenses beyond tuition.

What the money can be used for

• Tuition (Choice Scholarship)
• Fees
• Therapies (ESA only)

See our full eligible-expenses guide for the gray areas (technology caps, transportation, religious instruction, family-member compensation).

How to apply

1. Confirm eligibility. Choice Scholarship: household income ≤400% of the free/reduced lunch threshold for private-school tuition. Indiana ESA: separate program for students with qualifying disabilities, funded for approved educational expenses beyond tuition.
2. Gather documents. Use the current official checklist from Indiana Department of Education for the exact proof of residency, guardianship, enrollment, income, or other documentation that applies to your eligibility category.
3. Open the application. Indiana Department of Education runs the program; applications typically open spring–summer.
4. Follow the official calendar. Deadlines, priority rules, and funding availability vary by program and year — confirm the current calendar with the administrator before relying on it.

Editorial notes

Indiana’s program was enacted in 2011 (expanded 2023). Award amounts and eligibility thresholds are reviewed each legislative session; we re-verify each state page on a rolling cadence and date-stamp the last review. See our methodology page for details. The final word on eligibility, deadlines, and approved providers is always the state administrator — verify with the Indiana Department of Education before spending.