ESA in Alabama

Alabama families can use ESA funds for homeschool curriculum.

Q: How much is the Alabama ESA for homeschool families?

Alabama's CHOOSE Act ESA provides $2,000/year per student for homeschool families (with a $4,000 family cap) and $7,000/year for private school students. Income eligibility is at or below 300% FPL through 2026-27, expanding to universal in 2027-28.

Q: Can I use my Alabama ESA for Wizkoo?

Wizkoo is not yet listed on ClassWallet. We're working on it. Families in states that allow direct reimbursement for educational software may be able to submit a receipt for Wizkoo. Check with the Alabama Department of Revenue before purchasing.

Alabama now funds homeschool families through the CHOOSE Act ESA. Wizkoo at $499/year fits within your ESA, with room left over for books, supplies, and more.

As of April 2026

Program details

Alabama's CHOOSE Act ESA

Program Name

CHOOSE Act ESA

ESA Amount (Homeschool)

$2,000/student/year ($4,000 family cap)

ESA Amount (Private School)

$7,000/student/year

Additional Notes

First 500 ESA slots each year are reserved for students with special needs.

Marketplace Platform

ClassWallet. You browse approved vendors and purchase directly using your ESA funds through ClassWallet.

Eligibility

Income-based. At or below 300% of the federal poverty level through 2026-27; expanding to universal eligibility in 2027-28.

Application

2026-27 window closed March 31, 2026. chooseact.alabama.gov

Participating Students

~19,000 actively using (April 2026); 23,576 awards issued

Program Launched

2025

Using your Alabama ESA for Wizkoo

One line item in your ClassWallet account.

Wizkoo is a personalized weekly learning platform for families with children ages 2 to 12. One theme connects every subject. Every child at the table gets a plan matched to their age and reading level.

At $50/month or $499/year, Wizkoo fits within Alabama's CHOOSE Act ESA funding for homeschool families.

Wizkoo is not yet listed on ClassWallet. We're in the approval process and will update this page when approved.

In the meantime, families in states that allow direct reimbursement for educational software subscriptions may be able to use ESA funds for Wizkoo by submitting a receipt. Check with the Alabama Department of Revenue before purchasing.

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This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. ESA program details, eligibility, and funding amounts change frequently. Always verify current information directly with your state's education department before making financial decisions. Last verified: April 2026.