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Alabama · State guide · 2026–27

Can ESA cover this?

Active; 2026–27 applications are closed. Every purchase is reviewed by the program. Reviewed September 22, 2026.

CHOOSE ActAlabama ESA

Is it covered by CHOOSE Act Alabama?

Type what you want to buy, for example a product name, a class or a service. We check it against the program's published expense rules and show the rule.

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CHOOSE Act vendors in Alabama

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Tutoring · 8 listed
Therapies & services · 96 listed
Classes, co-ops & camps · 7 listed
Private school or microschool · 420 listed
Curriculum · 338 listed
Online learning · 202 listed
Alabama funding and program facts
Per student, 2026–27

$7,000 school · $2,000 home ed (cap $4,000/family)

Pays vendors through

ClassWallet

PencilGo status

Provider approved · ClassWallet DirectPay

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Provider approved · ClassWallet DirectPay

PencilGo is an approved CHOOSE Act education service provider and a ClassWallet DirectPay vendor. Request an invoice for your child's plan, then submit it through your program account for review.

PencilGo status reviewed September 23, 2026.

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Provider participation does not approve every product. Confirm the exact offering and payment process before purchasing. Direct card purchases may not be reimbursed.

Eligibility, application, and payment details

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Who can qualify?

Alabama K–12 students may qualify. For new 2026–27 applicants, prior-year household adjusted gross income could not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level; statutory priority groups apply when demand exceeds funding.

How much is it?

$7,000 for a student attending a participating school, or $2,000 for home education, capped at $4,000 per family.

When do I apply?

The 2026–27 application closed March 31, 2026. The state expects the 2027–28 application cycle to open in January 2027, when the income limit is scheduled to end.

What the funds may cover

  • Participating-school tuition and fees
  • Curriculum and instructional materials
  • Tutoring and educational therapies
  • Other qualified expenses from approved providers

The exact item still must satisfy the program’s current rules and purchasing process.

See every category with the CHOOSE Act Alabama rule, and check a specific item

Worksheets, printables and workbooks with CHOOSE Act Alabama

Before you act

Unused funds return after June 30. Check the ClassWallet provider and item route before buying.

Program administrator
Alabama Department of Revenue / ClassWallet
Guide reviewed
September 22, 2026

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Official Alabama sources

Program pages can change after this guide is reviewed. These links are the source of truth.

A safe order for families

Do not buy first and assume reimbursement later.

  1. 1

    Confirm the child’s eligibility

    Use the official program—not a vendor page—to check residency, enrollment, income or disability requirements.

  2. 2

    Wait for the actual award

    Eligibility, an application, and a funded account are three different stages.

  3. 3

    Verify the exact expense and payment route

    Provider approval does not automatically approve every product. Save invoices and required documentation.

PencilGo is free for your family

Daily sheet plans, printable worksheets and workbooks, scan checking, and parent progress reports are free. No card or ESA funds needed.

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Questions Alabama families ask

Answered from the official CHOOSE Act Alabama sources linked above.

Who qualifies for CHOOSE Act Alabama?

Alabama K–12 students may qualify. For new 2026–27 applicants, prior-year household adjusted gross income could not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level; statutory priority groups apply when demand exceeds funding.

How much funding is available in Alabama?

$7,000 for a student attending a participating school, or $2,000 for home education, capped at $4,000 per family.

When can families apply?

The 2026–27 application closed March 31, 2026. The state expects the 2027–28 application cycle to open in January 2027, when the income limit is scheduled to end.

Where can I find ESA vendors in Alabama?

Alabama Department of Revenue / ClassWallet keeps the official list for CHOOSE Act Alabama; start at Alabama Department of Revenue: CHOOSE Act. PencilGo's Alabama vendor directory lists vendors that report serving the program, with how to pay each one.

What can CHOOSE Act Alabama funds cover?

Participating-school tuition and fees; Curriculum and instructional materials; Tutoring and educational therapies; Other qualified expenses from approved providers. Unused funds return after June 30. Check the ClassWallet provider and item route before buying.

Independent information

PencilGo is not affiliated with or endorsed by Alabama, Alabama Department of Revenue / ClassWallet, or any scholarship administrator. This page is educational information, not legal, tax, or eligibility advice. Program administrators make all final decisions.

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