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CHOOSE Act Education Savings Account at a glance

,000 per student in a home education program, capped at $4,000 per family, or the actual cost of qualifying expenses if less. Students at a participating school get $7,000. Funds were deposited starting July 1, 2026, and anything unspent on June 30, 2027 returns to the CHOOSE Act Fund.
  • Who is eligible: Alabama residents in grades K5–12 (ages 5 to 19, or up to 21 with an IEP or 504 plan) who are lawfully present. For 2026–27, household income had to be at or below 300% of the federal poverty level; from 2027–28 there is no income limit. Students using an Alabama Accountability Act scholarship or tax credit, and children enrolled in a private school that isn't a CHOOSE participating school, are not eligible.
  • Application window / next dates: The 2026–27 portals closed March 31, 2026. The governor's office says the 2027–28 process begins in January 2027, open to all Alabama families regardless of income; exact dates had not been posted as of October 27, 2026. Last cycle, renewals opened December 15, new families January 2, both closed March 31, and award notices began April 15.
  • Homeschool status: Yes. The ,000 award is for students in a home education program, which ALDOR says includes an individual or group program, homeschool or co-op. Its rules say a homeschool student qualifies even if enrolled in a church school, homeschool co-op or similar entity. Neither the law nor ALDOR's rules require a home-education student to take a test or report to the state.

    • Read the full guide: Alabama CHOOSE Act (ESA) — A Guide for Homeschool Families

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