Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)
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Application Process (via Odyssey)
ESA APPLICATION FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR:
- OPENS APRIL 16, 2025
NOTE: ALL FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ESA'S FOR THEIR CHILD(REN) IN GRADES K-12 FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME.
QUESTIONS? Contact Cara Joens, XCS Enrollment Director at [email protected] OR 319-739-7300 ext. 313. -
About ESAs...
The Students First Act, introduced by Governor Reynolds and signed into law on January 24, 2023, makes state funding available to support the success of every K-12 student in Iowa. The bill establishes a framework and funding for education savings accounts, which may be used by eligible families to cover tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses at accredited private schools in Iowa.
How ESAs Work...
Parents who choose to enroll their eligible children in an accredited private school will receive an amount equal to the per pupil funding allocated to public school districts for the same budget school year ($7,826 for the 2024-2025 school year). Funds will be deposited into an education savings account (ESA) to be used for tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses as specified in the legislation.
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Who is Eligible for an ESA?
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- All K-12 students in Iowa regardless of income
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- Students entering Kindergarten
- K-12 Students currently enrolled in a public school
- K-12 Students currently enrolled in a private school with a household income at or below 400% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines that will be updated January 2024
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- Students entering Kindergarten
- K-12 Students currently enrolled in a public school
- K-12 Students currently enrolled in a private school with a household income at or below 300% of the 2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines, $90,000 for a family of four (View poverty guidelines...)
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Parent Sessions and Contact Information...
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Contact...
Contact any of our schools to learn more about the admissions process for your student(s).
XCS Contact Information...
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More Information About ESAs...
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Learn More About ESAs For reliable and timely information, including Frequently Asked Questions, check out following the resources provided by the Archdiocese of Dubuque Office of Catholic Schools and the Iowa Department of Education. You may also sign up to receive updates through the Department of Education.
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