About North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship / Education Savings Account (ESA+)
North Carolina's Education Savings Account program, known as the Opportunity Scholarship / Education Savings Account (ESA+), provides eligible families with funds to cover approved educational expenses including private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, tutoring, and educational therapy services.
Eligibility Requirements
North Carolina's ESA program is available to all K-12 students in the state. This universal program means any family with school-age children can apply for funding to support their educational choices.
Funding Details
Approved participants can receive $7,686 - $17,000 annually to cover educational expenses. Funds are typically distributed quarterly through the MyPortal (NCSEAA) platform and can be used at approved providers throughout the state.
How to Apply
Applications for North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship / Education Savings Account (ESA+) are accepted during specific enrollment windows. The typical processing time is Within 30 days of priority deadline; notifications in early April. Use our calculator above to get personalized next steps and required documents for your application.
Funding Amount
Up to $7,686 - $17,000 per student annually
Application Window
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Processing Time
Within 30 days of priority deadline; notifications in early April

