Their support is so extraordinary, it practically puts other states to shame.
Let’s be real. Homeschooling can get expensive.
A single online class might set you back $400. My daughter’s sports team? That’s another $300 per month. The families often give up one income to make homeschooling work.
That’s why every bit of government funding is a huge help.
In this post, I’ll break down the support available to homeschool families by state and how much you can expect to get in the 2025-2026 school year. There are about 30 states that have programs to help homeschool families.
Top 2 States Offering the Best Funding for Homeschoolers
Top 2 States for Homeschool Scholarships: Florida, Arizona
How can I make homeschooling easier?” I've asked myself this so many times.
The funding in California, where I live, is okay, but it’s not the best. So, if you're a homeschooler thinking about moving, here are some top states to consider.
Floridais amazing for homeschoolers! They offer scholarships for just about everyone, and the average amount is around $8,000. And guess what? You can even use some of that money for Disney World trips—if it counts as an educational experience! No wonder my kids and I keep dreaming about moving to the Sunshine State.
Arizonais one of only two states that offer scholarships to almost everyone. Most homeschoolers receive $6,000 to $9,000 per year (with an average of $7,400), split into four payments. Kindergarteners get a little less—around $4,000 to $5,000.
If you factor in the cost of living, they’re pretty much tied!
What makes them amazing?
No enrollment cap. That means if you want it, you get it. No stress, no lottery, just freedom to homeschool your way. When it comes to education freedom, Florida and Arizona are total rockstars. They let you take control—with full support.
South Carolina offers a solid $7,500, which is super generous—but it’s a distant third because the cap is just 10,000 students.
Other solid options—like Arkansas, Utah, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Wyoming—offer great funding too, but they all have caps between 4,000 and 10,000 students. So demand is high, but space is tight—many homeschoolers are left waiting.
The Rise of School Choice: Big Government Funding Boost for Homeschoolers
Why are homeschoolers getting big money these days? It’s the school choice movement. More states now offer vouchers or ESAs—often $6,000 or more—to support learning at home. The homeschool costs add up fast. But now, real funding is making it doable for more families.
Thanks to families pushing for educational freedom, states are realizing that public school doesn’t work for everyone. I’m crossing my fingers this momentum keeps going!
I'll list all the state programs that offer homeschool funding.
30 states that provide funding to homeschool families
✨new✨ Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act gives homeschoolers a sweet little tax break—finally!
You can get up to $2,000 per kid (max $4,000 per family) to spend on legit learning stuff.
It’s a refundable tax credit that goes into an education savings account. Just shop through ClassWallet for things like curriculum, tutoring, and supplies—no Target runs, sadly!
Alaska
For the 2025/26 school year, IDEA’s Alaska homeschool allotment is offering $2,700 per student (K-12) for homeschooling. Plus, families enrolled with IDEA get access to a wide range of fun enrichment activities and helpful services.
Most homeschoolers get about $6,000 to $9,000 a year (an average of $7,400), split into four payments. Kindergarteners get a little less ($4,000–$5,000). If your kid has special needs, the amount can go way up—like $40,000 kind of up.
You can use the funds for books, online classes, tutors, microscopes, or that fancy math program your friend swears by.
The money even rolls over if you don’t use it all—kind of like phone data, but better.
It’s available to all students who could attend public school—yep, it’s universal!
Use it for curriculum, supplies, tutors, online classes, or even testing. It’s like turning your homeschool into a mini school-with-a-budget. 🎉
California
In California, homeschool families who join virtual charter schools usually receive between $3,000 and $4,000 in funding. There are many virtual charter schools like Excel Academy, The Learning Choice Academy, and iLead.
Unfortunately, the state didn’t approve a plan in 2023 that would have provided $15,000 per student. Ouch, that stings.
Florida
Florida homeschoolers, get ready—money is on the table!
Georgia’s Promise Scholarship is like handing your homeschool a $6,500 shopping spree every year.
But to get it, you’ve got to meet a few rules:
Your home must be zoned for a public school in the bottom 25% of state rankings.
Your child needs to have spent two straight semesters in public school, or be a rising kindergartener.
You must’ve lived in Georgia for at least one year (unless you're military).
Once you’re in, you can homeschool your way—with funding for books, classes, tutors, and more.
Just apply in the spring, report your test scores, and keep learning your own awesome way. 🎉
You can get 25% of what you spend over $250 on things like books, lab fees, or tuition—up to $750 per family.
To qualify, you must live in Illinois, have a full-time K–12 student under 21, and claim them as a dependent.
It’s not a huge amount compared to top-tier states, but hey—better than nothing!
Indiana
Braintree Academy - Supplemental learning credits (points), equivalent of $1900 to be spent on approved educational resources.
the Indiana Private School/Homeschool Deduction. get $1,000 off your state taxable income for each child. It’s for homeschool costs like books, supplies, software.. No income limits. It’s not huge, but—free deduction = happy wallet!
Indiana Choice Scholarship Program. Families up to 400% of the free/reduced lunch income level can get tuition funds for participating schools. That includes flexible online options like GEO Focus Academy —where state vouchers can cover all or part of the ~$7,000 yearly tuition
Iowa
✨new✨ The Students First ESA gives you about $7,826 per student for the 2025–26 school year—but only if your kid is enrolled full-time in an accredited nonpublic school.
So nope, not for traditional homeschool.
But you can use it if your student joins a flexible private option likeExcel High School orIowa Connections Academy. It’s a great way to fund your kid’s education while keeping things flexible and remote!
Kansas
In Kansas, homeschoolers can’t get state funding directly.
But there’s a clever workaround.
Join a virtual school like Opened. Once you're in, you get access to funding for classes, curriculum, and cool extras. It’s still super flexible—you learn from home, just with some perks.
$7,626 for households at or below 250% of the federal poverty level
$5,243 for everyone else.
At first, it’s for low-income kids, those with special needs, public-to-private switchers, and incoming kindergarteners. But don’t worry—it expands to universal eligibility by 2027–2028 school year.
Maine
The Maine Children’s Scholarship Fund helps low-income families with home education costs. Homeschool students can get up to $1400 per year for things like books, workbooks, software.
You must live in Maine and meet Free or Reduced Lunch income guidelines.
It’s not a ton, but hey—it’s free money to help you homeschool smarter.
Minnesota
You get two ways to save!
K–12 Education Subtraction lets you deduct up to $1,625 per K–6 kid and $2,500 per 7–12 kid from your taxable income—no income limits.
K–12 Education Credit refunds 75% of qualifying expenses (like books, tutors, software) up to $1,000 per child—but you must earn under income limits (around $79,760 for up to two kids) .
It’s not huge cash, but each little boost helps make homeschooling sweeter.
Missouri
MOScholars gives up to $7,145 per student. To qualify, your child must have an IEP or your income must be under about $90K for a family of four. You also need to file a homeschool certification. Use the money for curriculum, tutoring, tech, or private classes. It’s flexible and homeschool.
Eligible kids—ages 5–19 with an IDEA-based IEP—receive about $5,500 to $8,000 per year, depending on grade and home district. It works as a reimbursement account—you pay up front, then submit receipts to the Office of Public Instruction. Funds can cover tutoring, online curriculum, therapies, software, testing, and more.
Your kid must have attended public school in the prior year (or be entering kindergarten),
New Hampshire
New Hampshire homeschoolers totally qualify for the Education Freedom Accounts — and it’s a game changer! It gives families around $5,200 per student to spend on curriculum, tech, tutoring, online classes.
Whatever fits your homeschool style. And starting June 2025, there’s no income cap, so it's open to all households.
But here’s the catch: there’s a 10,000 student enrollment cap for the 2025–26 school year. So apply early—spots might go fast!
Meanwhile, the ETC Scholarship is still around for families earning under 300% of the federal poverty level (about $93,600 for a family of four). It offers around $3,500 per student, and yes — you can use it for homeschool too.
North Carolina
North Carolina has two big scholarships. 🎉
One is the Opportunity Scholarship ($3,000–$7,468).
the Education Student Account (ESA+) for special needs students ($9,000 a year, or up to $17,000 for some disabilities).
But here’s the catch: homeschoolers can use ESA+. 🙌
But the Opportunity Scholarship? That one’s not for homeschoolers. To get it, you have to enroll in a registered private school.
Good news—some schools love homeschoolers! Look into The Talent School or Asheboro Hybrid Academy. They offer flexible learning and still let you do your homeschool thing.
North Dakota
Braintree Academy - Supplemental learning credits (points), equivalent of $1900 to be spent on approved educational resources.
Ohio
Ohio Homeschooler can grab up to $250 back on supplies like books, software, and more. 🎉
It’s a non-refundable credit for all K–12 homeschoolers. Just save those receipts and enjoy the little boost for your homeschool setup!
It covers things like online program fees, tutors, textbooks, curriculum, and test costs. That’s a sweet homeschool perk—money back for school-at-home goodies!
Oregon
In Oregon, homeschool families who join charter schools can receive funding through the school.
Oregon Family School
Each high school student receives an allotment fund of $1500 per year
Each K-8 student receives an allotment fund of $800 per year
Your family must earn less than 300% of the poverty line (that's $93,600 for a family of 4). Only 10,000 spots are available—so don’t wait! Finally, South Carolina is giving homeschoolers a boost!
✨new✨ Texas just passed the Education Savings Account Program. Starting in 2026, homeschoolers can get $2,000 a year. Yep—every Texas K–12 homeschooler can apply. It’s universal.
Private school kids get $10,500, so yeah... I smell some political favoritism. 😅 But hey—$2,000 is a solid start! Let’s take the win and keep pushing for more!
Utah
Utah has two scholarship programs for homeschoolers! 🎉
The Fits All Scholarship is universal—any K–12 student in Utah can apply! 🙌
But heads up, spots are limited, so apply early. Both are flexible, homeschool-friendly, and a big win for Utah families. I just hope they expand it even more in the future!
Starting in 2026, all homeschoolers in West Virginia can get about $5,300 per student. 🙌
But for 2025, it’s limited. Only kindergarteners or students who’ve completed at least 45 days of public school during the current school year—or were enrolled in public school all of last year—can apply.
So hang in there! Big things are coming soon for WV homeschool families.
Wisconsin
Bad news: Wisconsin doesn’t have any scholarships or tax credits for homeschoolers. 😕
Good news: There are tuition-free, flexible schools like Bridge Virtual Academy that feel a lot like homeschooling—just with extra support! 🙌
So while there's no direct cash, you can still get a personalized, at-home learning experience without the price tag.
Wyoming
✨new✨Wyoming homeschoolers, big news! 🎉
The Steamboat Legacy Scholarship gives all homeschoolers $7,000 per year, starting in 2025. It’s universal, with no income limit. It’s a flexible win for families looking to design their own educational path!
Enrollment is capped at about 4,000 students. So if you're interested, be sure to apply early!
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Started homeschooling after my son came home from school in tears every day. Homeschooled for 10 years, learning as I went.
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Founder of Free Homeschool Transcript Maker.
Started homeschooling after my son came home from school in tears every day. Homeschooled for 10 years, learning as I went.
Built a free homeschool transcript service when I couldn’t find one.
Now helping over 900+ families at https://freedu.us/
