ESA

Scholarship Overview

What is ESA?

The Indiana Education Scholarship Account is a state-funded scholarship given to students with a disability and requires special education (IEP, Service Plan, ESA Service Plan) to receive supports.

Students who qualify for ESA receive funding to access educational resources, therapies, and support services tailored to their individual learning needs.

Families can use ESA funds to choose schools or programs that best meet the child’s academic and developmental goals.

Our Services

Customized Behavioral Health Services for Growth and Independence

Client-centered behavioral health programs designed to empower individuals and families through compassionate guidance, tailored therapy, and personalized support plans.

Behavior Therapy Programs

Supportive behavioral consulting helps individuals develop positive habits, improve emotional regulation, and build confidence through structured guidance, personalized strategies, and consistent therapeutic support tailored to each client’s needs.

Recreational Therapy

Recreational Therapy uses structured, activity-based experiences to support emotional wellness, social development, confidence, and independence. These services help individuals build meaningful life skills .

MUSIC THERAPY

Therapeutic recreation services designed to strengthen social skills, confidence, emotional wellness, and independence through engaging activities that support personal growth and meaningful participation in everyday life.

After an initial review of the diagnosis and IEP by the ESA team, families are given an annual budget that is placed in an online wallet. The ESA recipient can then determine how to allocate these funds based on their individual needs. After selecting services and preferred providers, families will receive invoices to be uploaded to the wallet, and funds will be dispersed to the service providers for payment.

Any student (enrolled in an approved private school or homeschooled) age 5-22 with a disability and an IEP, Service Plan, or ESA Service Plan.

Families can receive up to $20k per year and siblings without a disability can receive up to $8k per year.

A family of four is eligible if it remains below an annual salary of $230,880. Other income requirements can be found here.

How does ESA work?

After an initial review of the diagnosis and IEP by the ESA team, families are given an annual budget that is placed in an online wallet. The ESA recipient can then determine how to allocate these funds based on their individual needs.

After selecting services and preferred providers, families will receive invoices to be uploaded to the wallet, and funds will be dispersed to the service providers for payment.

This process ensures families maintain control over the allocation of funds while accessing approved educational and therapy services efficiently and transparently.

Any student (enrolled in an approved private school or homeschooled) age 5-22 with a disability and an IEP, Service Plan, or ESA Service Plan.

Families and guardians are encouraged to apply as soon as eligibility is determined, ensuring students can access tailored educational supports, therapies, and resources that best meet their individual learning needs.

Early application allows families to plan educational and therapy services efficiently, guaranteeing timely support and maximizing the benefits provided by the ESA program.

Families can receive up to $20k per year and siblings without a disability can receive up to $8k per year.

These funds allow families to access educational resources, therapies, and specialized programs tailored to each child’s unique learning needs, ensuring academic growth and personal development.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan carefully how funds are allocated to maximize support for each child’s educational and developmental goals.

A family of four is eligible if it remains below an annual salary of $230,880. Other income requirements can be found here.

Eligibility may vary based on household size and additional financial factors, ensuring that the ESA program supports families who meet the income guidelines while providing necessary educational resources.

Families should review all income guidelines carefully and consult the ESA website or program administrators to confirm eligibility before submitting an application.

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Get Detailed ESA Program Information

Explore official resources to understand eligibility, funding, and services available through the Indiana ESA program.