Did you know that the state of Arizona offers a program called Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs), which provides the parents or guardians of eligible students with a certain amount of money that they can use to pay for private school tuition or other educational expenses? 

New Hampshire has a program called Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs), which provide eligible students with a certain amount of money that they can use to pay for private school tuition or other educational expenses. EFAs are available to students who live in New Hampshire and whose family’s income is at or below 350% of the federal poverty level.

Once a student is approved for an EFA, the state deposits funds into the student's account. The amount of funding varies based on the student's circumstances, but most recipients will receive at least $3,400 each year. The funds can be used to pay for private school tuition, textbooks, online courses, and other educational expenses.

Enlightium Academy is an approved private Christian school that is accredited by Cognia and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) that has served homeschool, online, and co-op school students in K-12 since 2003. As K-12 education policies are different in each state, it is a parental responsibility to check on their state’s homeschool requirements and fulfill them as applicable. To assist parents with this process, Enlightium provides basic information about each state’s requirements . Parents are also encouraged to review their state’s requirements at hslda.org/legal and/or the Texas Education Agency, as educational policies are subject to change over time.

Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states and Washington D.C.; however, with a freedom to educational opportunities comes a responsibility to understand and fulfill legal requirements. This can be worrisome, yet you’re not alone in this endeavor. Enlightium Academy is here to help!