Can I buy a laptop or tablet with CHOOSE Act Alabama?
With conditions. Computers capped at $1,200 per student, 1 purchase every 2 years. Tech aids capped at $500/year total; gaming devices, SMARTboards, TVs excluded.
What you can buy with CHOOSE Act Alabama
16 kinds of expenses, each checked against the program's published rules as PencilGo read them on 2026-09-25. Pick one to see its vendors, or type an item to check it.
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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Every category, with the Alabama rule
Covered: usually coveredDepends: covered with conditionsNot covered: usually not coveredNot stated: not stated by the program
- Covered
Private school tuition & fees
Tuition and most school fees (application, registration, technology, testing, etc.) at a participating school are covered..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Depends
Online school & virtual courses
Tuition/fees for an approved nonpublic K5-12 online learning program covered, but only in listed subjects (art, ELA, math, science, etc.)..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Covered
Curriculum, textbooks & workbooks
Curriculum, textbooks (listed subjects only) and supplemental reading materials covered for individual student use, no bulk orders..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Covered
Reading books & e-books
Textbooks (incl. audiobooks) in listed K5-12 subjects, plus reference books and workbooks, are covered..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Covered
School supplies & consumables
Instructional materials (paper, binders, calculators, art supplies, science kits) covered; no bulk orders, individual student use only..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Depends
Computers, tablets, software & internet
Computers capped at $1,200 per student, 1 purchase every 2 years. Tech aids capped at $500/year total; gaming devices, SMARTboards, TVs excluded..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Covered
Tutoring
Private tutoring (in-person or online) in listed subjects covered; tutor must be accredited/degreed with background check..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Depends
Classes, co-ops & camps
After-school/summer programs covered only if provided by a participating school, education-based, not child care, within academic year..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Depends
Music, art & sports lessons
Music (voice/instrument) lessons covered as tutoring. Athletic/sports fees and extracurricular activity fees are explicitly disallowed..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Covered
Educational therapies
ABA, dyslexia/dysgraphia, OT, PT, speech and vision therapy covered for students with disabilities; provider must be licensed/accredited..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Covered
Testing, exams & evaluations
Fees for standardized/nationally recognized assessments, college admissions tests, AP exams and related prep courses covered..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Depends
College courses, dual enrollment & CTE
Dual enrollment classes covered only for approved subjects at participating in-state colleges/universities..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Not covered
Transportation
Transportation is explicitly listed as a disallowed school fee; tutor supply fees also cannot include transportation..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Not covered
School uniforms
Uniforms are explicitly listed as a disallowed school fee..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Not covered
Field trips, museums & educational travel
Field trip fees are explicitly listed as a disallowed school fee..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Depends
Desks, instruments & learning equipment
Microscopes and telescopes covered, limited to $250 each. General lab/science kits covered only if aligned with approved subjects..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
CHOOSE Act Alabama explicitly excludes: Field trips; Uniforms; Transportation; Athletic/sports and extracurricular activity fees; Gaming-labeled computers/tech; SMARTboards, TVs, external speakers/hard drives, 3D printers; Child care; Insurance/late/fundraising fees.
Questions Alabama families ask
Can I buy curriculum, workbooks and printable worksheets with CHOOSE Act Alabama?
Yes. Curriculum, textbooks (listed subjects only) and supplemental reading materials covered for individual student use, no bulk orders.
Does CHOOSE Act Alabama pay for music, art or sports lessons?
With conditions. Music (voice/instrument) lessons covered as tutoring. Athletic/sports fees and extracurricular activity fees are explicitly disallowed.
Does CHOOSE Act Alabama pay for tutoring?
Yes. Private tutoring (in-person or online) in listed subjects covered; tutor must be accredited/degreed with background check.
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Before using ESA funds. Provider approval or a marketplace listing does not approve every product or confirm that a funded purchase can be made. Check CHOOSE Act Alabama's current rules and payment route before buying; a direct card purchase does not guarantee reimbursement. This hub is educational information, not legal, tax or eligibility advice. PencilGo is independent of state agencies.