Apply through your state
Confirm eligibility and complete the required application or renewal for each participating student.
A guide to education savings accounts
Use ESA funds for Once at Home
Some state education savings accounts, freedom accounts, scholarships, and microgrants can cover approved learning programs. Start with your state guide to see whether Once is available and how purchasing works.
State rules vary
Find the program and process for your state.
Funding amounts, approved expenses, vendors, and payment platforms can differ from one state to another.
Why families choose Once at Home
A reading program parents can teach themselves
Once gives families a clear early-reading sequence without adding hours of lesson planning or independent screen time.
Scripted curriculum
200+ ready-to-go lessons tell you what to teach and what to say.
15 minutes a day
Short one-to-one lessons fit into homeschool and family routines.
Instructional coaching
A Once coach is available when you have a teaching question.
Choose your state
Choose your state to get started
Each guide explains the local program, Once’s current vendor status, and the steps families should follow.
Once approved
Arizona
Empowerment Scholarship Account
Review Arizona eligibility, quarterly funding, and how to purchase Once in ClassWallet.
Once approved
Arkansas
Education Freedom Account
See current 2026–27 funding details and how to find Once in the Arkansas ClassWallet marketplace.
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More state guides planned
We’ll add each guide when Once is available through that state’s approved program.
ESA funds, explained
Public education funding with approved uses
Education savings accounts give eligible families access to government-authorized K–12 funds for specific educational expenses. Definitions and examples are based on EdChoice’s ESA overview.
Parent-directed funds
Eligible families use a restricted account or state platform to choose approved education expenses.
More than tuition
Depending on the program, approved uses may include curriculum, tutoring, online learning, therapies, or materials.
Rules set by each state
Eligibility, funding, vendors, purchase approval, and payment steps are specific to the state program.
A general ESA purchase path
How using education funds usually works
Every state program is different. Use this only as an overview, then follow the requirements in your state guide and official program portal.
Open the approved platform
Your state may use a marketplace, digital wallet, direct-pay system, reimbursement process, or another portal.
Find Once and submit
Where Once is approved, follow the state’s current instructions to request or purchase Once at Home with available funds.
Questions from families
Education savings account FAQs
What is an education savings account?
In K–12 education, an education savings account is a publicly funded, government-authorized account with restricted educational uses. Depending on the state, approved expenses may include curriculum, tutoring, online education, therapies, tuition, or instructional materials.
Are EFA, scholarship, and microgrant programs the same as an ESA?
Not exactly. States use different program names, funding rules, eligibility requirements, and purchasing systems. This hub uses ESA as a broad shorthand and links to state-specific guides with the correct local terminology.
Can I use ESA funds for Once at Home?
You can use state education funds for Once at Home where Once is an approved vendor and the purchase is eligible under that program’s rules. Choose your state above to confirm current availability and purchasing steps.
Do all states use ClassWallet?
No. States use different platforms and payment processes. Some use a marketplace, while others may use direct pay, invoices, reimbursements, or another approved purchasing method.
Is an ESA the same as a 529 college savings plan?
No. K–12 education savings accounts are state-authorized public-funding programs with restricted approved uses. A 529 is a separate tax-advantaged savings account funded by families for qualified education expenses.
How much does Once at Home cost?
Once at Home costs $49 per month. Whether state education funds can cover that cost depends on your program, Once’s vendor status, your available balance, and final purchase approval.
Start with the rules for your state
See if education funds can cover Once at Home
Choose a state guide for current program details, vendor status, and purchasing instructions.