MONTGOMERY — The state’s education savings accounts are funded and available for the 2025-2026 school year, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. The ESAs were established by the state’s CHOOSE Act program.
Families that have been approved can access their funding through the ClassWallet platform. The money helps pay for school tuition, tutoring, educational therapies and other qualifying educational expenses at approved education service providers (ESPs).
Since CHOOSE Act applications opened in January 2025, students in every county applied, totaling 36,873 students.
Funding includes:
- $7,000 per eligible student enrolled in a participating school
- $2,000 per participating student enrolled in a home education program (maximum of $4,000 per family)
“Our CHOOSE Act education saving accounts are officially ready to support thousands of Alabama families and students with their unique educational needs,” said Ivey. “In just the first year, our state’s ESA program is incredibly popular, providing opportunity, flexibility and choice when it comes to our children’s education. I am excited to see the program in action this year.”
According to the Alabama Department of Revenue, which administers the program, students from every grade level applied for funding this year, with over 23,000 students receiving approval. This equates to over $124 million in ESAs supporting school choice for Alabama families and students.
Families approved for ESA funding will receive a welcome email this week from ClassWallet, ALDOR’s program support partner, with instructions on how to access their funds and guidance on how to use them.
The email will also include information on how to attend upcoming webinars that will provide additional support and information for participating families and students.
For information, visit www.chooseact.alabama.gov. The application process for the 2026-2027 academic year will begin next January.
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