WY · State Guide
Wyoming Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Guide 2026–2027
Wyoming's Steamboat Legacy ESA is proceeding for 2026–2027. Applications are closed, with applicant status expected by September 1.
At a glance
Amount per student
$7,000
Universal ESA
Application window
Closed for 2026–2027
The 2026–2027 application period is closed. WDE says applications are being reviewed and applicants will receive their status by September 1. The Wyoming Supreme Court lifted the injunction that affected the 2025–2026 implementation year.
Status
Active—applications closed
Enacted 2024
Program Type
Universal ESA
Status
Active—applications closed
Award Amount
$7,000
Enacted
2024
Administrator
Wyoming Department of Education
Application Window
Closed for 2026–2027
Eligibility
Wyoming resident students who meet Wyoming Department of Education eligibility rules. The 2026–2027 application period is closed; WDE says applications are being reviewed and applicants will receive their status by September 1.
What the money can be used for
- Tuition
- Tutoring
- Curriculum
- Therapies
Generally not allowed
- Food and groceries
- Vehicles and fuel
- Family vacations and non-educational travel
- Recreational athletics fees and equipment
- Compensation to a parent or immediate family member
See our full eligible-expenses guide for the gray areas (technology caps, transportation, religious instruction, family-member compensation).
How to apply
- Confirm eligibility. Wyoming resident students who meet Wyoming Department of Education eligibility rules. The 2026–2027 application period is closed; WDE says applications are being reviewed and applicants will receive their status by September 1.
- Gather documents. Use the current official checklist from Wyoming Department of Education for the exact proof of residency, guardianship, enrollment, income, or other documentation that applies to your eligibility category.
- Open the application. The current application window: Closed for 2026–2027.
- 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.
- Find approved providers. Start with the official Wyoming provider information or spending platform. Our provider directory is an editorial resource and is not a state-approved list.
Curriculum & provider considerations
Start with the official Wyoming provider information, spending platform, or payment rules. Our provider directory is an editorial resource and is not a state-approved list.
Curriculum and provider approval is state-specific. Before purchasing, check the official program rules for Wyoming. Some states require provider-level, product-level, service-level, or course-level approval, and marketplace availability or a successful payment does not by itself establish that an expense is allowable.
Editorial notes
Wyoming’s program was enacted in 2024. 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 Wyoming Department of Education before spending.
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Last verified August 10, 2026 by The School Choice Index Editorial Team. Not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify with Wyoming Department of Education before applying or spending.