Applications for the 2026-27 school year closed March 2, 2026.

The program is no longer accepting applications for new students at this time.

SEAA conducts a lottery in April for all eligible applications submitted between Feb. - March 2.

INTRODUCING THE ESA+ (EDUCATION STUDENT ACCOUNTS)

ESA+ is a North Carolina state-funded program that provides families whose child has a disability that requires special education services. The funds can be used for things like tuition, educational technology, educational therapy, tutoring, or curriculum. The ESA+ is open to homeschoolers, students in a private school, and public school students who are co-enrolled in a private school or homeschool

The ESA+ program is for students with special needs. It covers tuition and fees at a private school and expenses related to educating a child with a disability.

The 2026-27 school year application closed March 2, 2026.

Wonder if you may be eligible?

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