Indiana Choice Scholarship
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How does this program work?
The Indiana Choice Scholarship, also known as the voucher program, offers qualifying families in Indiana a financial voucher to help offset tuition costs at participating private schools. This program aims to provide equal opportunities for children to access schools that challenge, engage, and meet their educational needs.
Why this matters to families in Indiana:
When the local public school is not the right fit, the Indiana Choice Scholarship program helps families explore alternative private schools. It ensures parents have a meaningful choice in selecting the school that best supports their child’s success.
Award amounts for 2025-2026
Voucher
The Indiana Choice Scholarship provides vouchers worth up to 90% of the state per-student spending amount for the sending school district. Each year the state calculates the maximum voucher amounts. Students eligible for district-allocated special education funds can also use those funds for special education services.
Families cannot combine the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program with the Indiana Education Scholarship Account Program (ESA) and must select one based on their child’s educational needs.
Who is eligible for this program?
To qualify for the Indiana Choice Scholarship, students must:
- reside in Indiana
- be between the ages of 5 and 22 as of October 1
- come from a household with an annual income not exceeding 400% of the amount required for federal free or reduced-price lunch eligibility
In addition, there are various eligibility tracks that students must meet to qualify for this program, including:
- enrollment in a specific public school based on residence
- previous participation in a public school or receiving a scholarship award
- having a sibling who received a scholarship or SGO award
- being in foster care, or,
- having special education needs
How can families use the funds?
Families can use vouchers from the Indiana Choice Scholarship to offset tuition costs at their chosen participating private schools.
Families will be responsible for any costs that are beyond the voucher funds. The vouchers provide financial assistance to ensure that your children have access to quality educational experiences that meet their individual needs and preferences.
What are the program rules and requirements?
- Income Level: Family income not exceeding 400% of the Federal Free or Reduced School Meals limit.
- Residency: Applicants must be residents of Indiana.
- Educational Status: Students are between the ages of 5 and 22 as of October 1 each school year.
- School Requirements: Vouchers can be used at eligible private schools that meet state standards.
How do families apply?
- Check Eligibility: Ensure your child meets the age, family income and residency requirements. Visit the Indiana Department of Education site to review the current eligibility requirements.
- Choose an Eligible School: Visit the Indiana Department of Education site to access information about participating schools and application requirements. Be sure to contact the participating private school to inquire about enrollment through the Choice Scholarship; otherwise, your child would not be eligible to receive funds under the Choice Scholarship.
- Application: The Choice Scholarship application is submitted electronically to the Indiana Department of Education by the participating school if your child is accepted to attend your selected school. Stay informed about any additional requirements or steps needed for enrollment in this program.
Where can families learn more?
For other Indiana School Choice Programs: Refer to our Indiana State Summary.