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

Alabama

CHOOSE Act Education Savings Account

See 2026–27 eligibility, home-education award amounts, and how to purchase Once through ClassWallet.

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Once approved

Arizona

Empowerment Scholarship Account

Review Arizona eligibility, quarterly funding, and how to purchase Once in ClassWallet.

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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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Once approved

Georgia

Georgia Promise Scholarship

See 2026–27 award amounts, eligibility, and how to find Once in the Odyssey Marketplace.

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Coming soon

Idaho

Parental Choice Tax Credit

Once is coming soon for Idaho families. See tax credit eligibility, qualifying expenses, and how to get notified.

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Coming soon

Indiana

Education Scholarship Account

Once is coming soon to the Indiana ESA marketplace. See eligibility, award amounts, and how to get notified.

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Coming soon

Iowa

Students First ESA

Once is coming soon to the Iowa ESA marketplace. See eligibility, 2026–27 amounts, and how to get notified.

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Once approved

Louisiana

LA GATOR Scholarship Program

See LA GATOR eligibility pathways and how to purchase Once through the Odyssey platform.

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Coming soon

Missouri

MOScholars

Once is coming soon to the Missouri ESA marketplace. See MOScholars eligibility and how to get notified.

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Coming soon

New Hampshire

Education Freedom Accounts

Once is coming soon to New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Accounts. See eligibility, allowable uses, ClassWallet purchasing, and how to get notified.

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Coming soon

North Carolina

ESA+

Once is coming soon to North Carolina’s ESA+ program for students with disabilities. See eligibility, award amounts, and how to get notified.

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Coming soon

South Carolina

Education Scholarship Trust Fund

Once is coming soon to South Carolina’s Education Scholarship Trust Fund. See eligibility, the 2026–27 award amount, and how to get notified.

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Coming soon

Tennessee

Education Freedom Scholarships

Once is coming soon to the Tennessee EFS Marketplace. See eligibility, the private school requirement, the 2026–27 award, and how to get notified.

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Coming soon

Texas

Education Freedom Accounts

Once is coming soon to the Texas Education Freedom Accounts marketplace. See eligibility, 2026–27 award amounts, and how to get notified.

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Once approved

Utah

Utah Fits All Scholarship

Compare 2026–27 award amounts and find Once in the Odyssey Marketplace.

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Coming soon

West Virginia

Hope Scholarship

Once is coming soon to West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship portal. See eligibility, the 2026–27 award amount, and how to get notified.

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Once approved

Wyoming

Education Savings Account Program

Review Wyoming’s $7,000 annual award and how to find Once in the Odyssey Marketplace.

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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.
1

Apply through your state

Confirm eligibility and complete the required application or renewal for each participating student.
2

Open the approved platform

Your state may use a marketplace, digital wallet, direct-pay system, reimbursement process, or another portal.
3

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.