
Indiana supports educational freedom for families through three key programs: the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program, the Indiana Education Scholarship Account Program, and the Indiana Private School/Homeschool Tax Deduction.
Indiana Choice Scholarship
The Indiana Choice Scholarship Program offers qualifying families financial vouchers to help offset tuition costs at participating private schools. This voucher program aims to provide equal opportunities for children to access schools that challenge, engage, and meet their educational needs.
Indiana Education Scholarship Account
The Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA) provides support to children with special needs by allowing families to customize their child’s educational experience. The program provides funds for tuition, special needs services, therapies, individual classes, testing fees, and transportation. Students enrolled in this program receive 90% of their state education dollars. All special education funds are through a government-authorized scholarship account.
Indiana Private School-Homeschool Tax Deduction
Families can claim a $1,000 state income tax deduction per child through the Indiana Private School-Homeschool Deduction Program when their children attend private schools or are homeschooled. This deduction covers educational expenditures such as private school tuition, textbooks, fees, software, tutoring, and supplies. Families can claim deductions for multiple children with no income limit or prior public school requirement. This tax deduction provides financial support to families seeking educational options outside of traditional public schooling for their children.
School Scholarship Tax Credit
Indiana’s School Scholarship Tax Credit Program provides businesses with tax credits for donations to scholarship organizations. These scholarships help families afford private school tuition through private business contributions instead of automatic public funds.