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Education Savings Accounts (ESA)

ESA APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

APPLY TODAY
The application window for the 2023-2024 school year runs from 8 a.m. on May 31 through 11:59 p.m. June 30, 2023. Applications are available in both English and Spanish.

Click Here to Apply

About ESAs…

The Students First Act, introduced by Governor Reynolds and signed into law on January 24, 2023, makes state funding available to support the success of every K-12 student in Iowa. The bill establishes a framework and funding for education savings accounts, which may be used by eligible families to cover tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses at accredited private schools in Iowa.

How ESAs Work…

Parents who choose to enroll their eligible children in an accredited private school will receive an amount equal to the per pupil funding allocated to public school districts for the same budget school year ($7,635 for the 2023-2024 school year). Funds will be deposited into an education savings account (ESA) to be used for tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses as specified in the legislation.


Who is Eligible for an ESA?

Click HERE to sign up for alerts about ESAs from the Iowa Department of Education.

Year 1: 2023-2024

  • All entering kindergarten students
  • All students enrolled in a public school
  • A student enrolled in a private school with a household income at or below 300% of the 2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines, $90,000 for a family of four

Year 2: 2024-2025

  • All entering kindergarten students
  • All students enrolled in a public school
  • A student enrolled in a private school with a household income at or below 400% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines that will be updated January 2024

Year 3: 2025-2026

  • All K-12 students in Iowa regardless of income

How do I apply for an ESA?

 Applications will be due on June 30, 2023, for the 2023-2024 school year. Applications are valid for one year; a family MUST apply annually to remain eligible for the program.

Click Here to Apply

If you believe you may qualify for an ESA but are not certain, we strongly encourage you to complete the application process. The application process takes just a few minutes and in most cases, families will know immediately if they qualify.

We are encouraging families interested in learning more about planning for next school year to reach out to our Director of Finance, Kady Hall, at kady.hall@regina.org or 319.337.2580 to ensure that you receive the latest updates as they relate to Education Savings Accounts.


Have additional questions?

If you have any questions about the admissions process or learning more about how ESAs can help make Regina your school of choice for your student(s), please contact our Director of Admissions, Pam Schowalter, at pam.schowalter@regina.org or 319.499.4006.


More Information about ESAs…

Learn More About ESAs: For reliable and timely information, including Frequently Asked Questions, check out following the resources provided by ESAs for Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education. You may also click the button below to sign up to receive updates
through the Department of Education.

ESAs
FOR IOWA
EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT INFORMATION
(IOWA DEPT. OF EDUCATION)

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