ESA Applications are OPEN!!
Iowa’s Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) application for the 2024-25 school year is open. For the 2024-25 school year, the ESA amount will be $7,826. Applications will close on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Please review additional information below.
Information for returning ESA participants:
- Applications are REQUIRED to be completed ANNUALLY to verify student eligibility through confirmation of Iowa residency.
- Students that received an ESA in the 2023-24 school year are not subject to income requirements to determine ESA eligibility for the 2024-25 school year.
Information for new ESA Participants:
- Students that did not attend an Iowa accredited nonpublic school in the prior year are not subject to income requirements.
- Students that did attend an Iowa accredited nonpublic school in the prior year but did not receive an ESA are subject to income requirements based on 400% of poverty level.
- Income eligibility requirements by household size are available in the chart below and on the Students First ESA web page.
400% Above Poverty Level Guidelines:
Persons in family/household | Poverty guideline |
---|---|
2 | $81,760 |
3 | $103,280 |
4 | $124,800 |
5 | $146,320 |
6 | $167,840 |
7 | $189,360 |
8 | $210,880 |
Additional Information:
- Only ONE application is necessary per family. Siblings can be added as they become eligible.
- Applications are available in English and Spanish.
- Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
- NEW THIS YEAR: Immediately following approval of applications, students will be able to select the school of their choice. Schools will then be able to see the student(s) in their Odyssey dashboard.
- Additional 2024-25 program details and deadlines will be communicated upon application approval.
Resources:
Odyssey Support:
Email – help.ia@withodyssey.com
Phone – 515-368-9564
For the history of the Students First Act and FAQ, visit:
https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educational-choice/education-savings-accounts