Who can qualify?
ESA+ requires a recent qualifying special-education eligibility determination. The separate Opportunity Scholarship is broadly open to North Carolina resident K–12 students without an income ceiling.
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North Carolina · State guide · 2026–27
Can ESA cover this?
Active; the 2026–27 award process is complete. Every purchase is reviewed by the program. Reviewed September 22, 2026.
ESA+North Carolina ESA PlusOpportunity Scholarship
Is it covered by Education Student Accounts (ESA+)?
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.
Your state's program makes the final decision. A purchase made with your own card may not be paid back.
ESA+ vendors in North Carolina
By what your child needs. Before paying any of them, check the exact purchase above.
Tutoring · 1,707 listed
Learning Re-Engineered
Learning Strategy Session Start with a complimentary 15-minute Learning Strategy Session. We'll talk through what you…
FredericksburgCTCmath
Annual Family Membership Your child works through short, clear math lessons on their own, from kindergarten through c…
LearningRx of Raleigh & Cary
LearningRx of Raleigh & Cary appears in a public xlsx-not-ready-for-payment dated 2026-09-03. PencilGo has not verifi…
Raleigh,Reading Success Academy LLC
Reading Success Academy LLC appears on the public ESA+ Education Student Accounts provider list. Confirm its current…
LibertyTherapies & services · 957 listed
Neuralign USA
Educational Therapy Neuralign 40 hr Program Price includes the complete 40-hour Neuralign program: a personalized ass…
mOTivate Pediatric Therapy
mOTivate Pediatric Therapy appears on the public Education Scholarship Trust Fund provider list. Confirm its current…
Matthews20Percenters
20Percenters appears on the public ESA+ Education Student Accounts provider list. Confirm its current offerings, elig…
Forsyth, Davidson and Davie Counties5 Stone Therapy, LLC
5 Stone Therapy, LLC appears on the public ESA+ Education Student Accounts provider list. Confirm its current offerin…
Classes, co-ops & camps · 2 listed
Private school or microschool · 773 listed
ABC of NC Child Develop. Ctr. Winston-Salem
ABC of NC Child Develop. Ctr. Winston-Salem appears on the public ESA+ Education Student Accounts provider list. Conf…
Winston SalemAbundant Life Christian Academy
Abundant Life Christian Academy appears on the public ESA+ Education Student Accounts provider list. Confirm its curr…
Indian TrailAcademy31
Academy31 appears on the public ESA+ Education Student Accounts provider list. Confirm its current offerings, eligibl…
RALEIGHAcademy of Coastal Carolina
Academy of Coastal Carolina appears on the public ESA+ Education Student Accounts provider list. Confirm its current…
SupplyAll 773 private school or microschool vendors in North Carolina
Curriculum · 27 listed
A New Page
ESA / CHOOSE Act — 1 student, 12 months One student, 12-month license, paid with ESA / CHOOSE Act funds (ClassWallet…
CTCmath
Annual Family Membership Your child works through short, clear math lessons on their own, from kindergarten through c…
Write by Number
Write by Number: Student Book The Write by Number: Student Book contains all your students will need from kindergarte…
42 Electronics
42 Electronics appears on the public Education Scholarship Trust Fund provider list. Confirm its current offerings, e…
RaleighOnline learning · 4 listed
A New Page
ESA / CHOOSE Act — 1 student, 12 months One student, 12-month license, paid with ESA / CHOOSE Act funds (ClassWallet…
MindBridge Math Mastery
Online Program 1 Session/Week: MindBridge Foundations One individualized 50-minute session per week focused on the st…
Color Me Mozart
Color Me Mozart appears on the public CHOOSE Act Alabama provider list. Confirm its current offerings, eligible items…
HampsteadSu Mira Learning
Su Mira Learning appears on the public CHOOSE Act Alabama provider list. Confirm its current offerings, eligible item…
WhitsettNorth Carolina funding and program facts
Per student, 2026–27
ESA+ $9,000-$17,000; Opportunity Scholarship $3,574-$7,942 (2026-27)
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We have no confirmed PencilGo provider approval or purchase route for this program.
PencilGo status reviewed September 23, 2026.
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Eligibility, application, and payment details
How much is it?
ESA+ provides $9,000, or $17,000 for designated disabilities. Opportunity Scholarship awards range up to $7,942 based on household income and size.
When do I apply?
The 2026–27 priority window closed March 2 and final awards have been issued. The 2027–28 application is expected to open on the first Monday in February.
What the funds may cover
- ESA+ eligible-school tuition and fees
- Textbooks, core curriculum and tutoring
- Educational therapy, testing and technology
- Opportunity Scholarship tuition and required fees
The exact item still must satisfy the program’s current rules and purchasing process.
See every category with the Education Student Accounts (ESA+) rule, and check a specific item
Worksheets, printables and workbooks with Education Student Accounts (ESA+)
Before you act
ESA+ and Opportunity Scholarship are separate programs. ESA+ families must meet academic-spending and eligible-enrollment requirements.
- Program administrator
- North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority / ClassWallet
- Guide reviewed
- September 22, 2026
Verify before applying or spending
Official North Carolina 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
Confirm the child’s eligibility
Use the official program—not a vendor page—to check residency, enrollment, income or disability requirements.
- 2
Wait for the actual award
Eligibility, an application, and a funded account are three different stages.
- 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.
Questions North Carolina families ask
Answered from the official Education Student Accounts (ESA+) sources linked above.
Who qualifies for Education Student Accounts (ESA+)?
ESA+ requires a recent qualifying special-education eligibility determination. The separate Opportunity Scholarship is broadly open to North Carolina resident K–12 students without an income ceiling.
How much funding is available in North Carolina?
ESA+ provides $9,000, or $17,000 for designated disabilities. Opportunity Scholarship awards range up to $7,942 based on household income and size.
When can families apply?
The 2026–27 priority window closed March 2 and final awards have been issued. The 2027–28 application is expected to open on the first Monday in February.
Where can I find ESA vendors in North Carolina?
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority / ClassWallet keeps the official list for Education Student Accounts (ESA+); start at NCSEAA K–12 scholarships. PencilGo's North Carolina vendor directory lists vendors that report serving the program, with how to pay each one.
What can Education Student Accounts (ESA+) funds cover?
ESA+ eligible-school tuition and fees; Textbooks, core curriculum and tutoring; Educational therapy, testing and technology; Opportunity Scholarship tuition and required fees. ESA+ and Opportunity Scholarship are separate programs. ESA+ families must meet academic-spending and eligible-enrollment requirements.
Independent information
PencilGo is not affiliated with or endorsed by North Carolina, North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority / ClassWallet, or any scholarship administrator. This page is educational information, not legal, tax, or eligibility advice. Program administrators make all final decisions.