With the Students First ESA applications now open to parents, we wanted to make sure everyone knew where to go for the latest answers to frequently asked questions!
Most answers can be found on the Iowa Department of Education’s Website.
Students First ESAs will be available based on the following eligibility:
Year 1: School Year 2023-2024
- All entering kindergarten students
- All students enrolled in a public school
- A student enrolled in an accredited nonpublic school with a household income at or below 300% of the 2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines, $90,000 for a family of four
Year 2: School Year 2024-2025
- All entering kindergarten students
- All students enrolled in a public school
- A student enrolled in an accredited nonpublic school with a household income at or below 400% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines that will be updated January 2024
Year 3: School Year 2025-2026
- All K-12 students in Iowa regardless of income
Contact the Department or IACS if you have questions!