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Applications for 2026-2027 closed March 31, 2026. Award notifications began April 15, 2026. Program is active for 2026-2027 cycle but no longer accepting new applications.
CHOOSE Act is sponsored by Alabama Department of Revenue. A refundable tax credit that goes into an education savings account. Funds can be used for curriculum, tutoring, and supplies purchased through ClassWallet.
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The Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students' Education Act of 2024 (The CHOOSE Act) is administered by the Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR). CHOOSE Act Alabama makes refundable income tax credits called education savings accounts (ESAs) available to support the success of eligible K5-12 students in Alabama.
An ESA can be used to pay for tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses at approved Education Service Providers (ESPs) in Alabama. $7,000 per participating student who is enrolled in a participating school. $2,000 per participating student who is participating in a home education program Please note the following: The portal for the 2025-2026 application is closed.
For the 2026-2027 academic year: The renewal application portal for current participants opened The application portal for new families for the 2026-2027 academic year To be eligible for the 2026-2027 academic year, the student must be in grades K5-12 , be a resident of Alabama , and be in a household whose income does not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level for the 2025 tax To be eligible for the 2027-2028 academic year and beyond, the student must be in grades K5-12 and be a resident of Alabama .
There will no longer be a household income requirement for eligibility. Please note the following: The portal for the 2025-2026 application is closed. The portal for the 2026-2027 application is closed.
To be eligible for the 2027-2028 academic year and beyond, the student must be in grades K5-12 and be a resident of Alabama . There will no longer be a household income requirement for eligibility.
process for participating students For Parents and Guardians A renewing parent or guardian applicant is the parent of a participating student that received CHOOSE Act funds for the 2025-2026 To complete the application, you'll need: Your 2025-2026 FACTS CHOOSE Act application login and password The participating school name your student(s) will attend in the 2026-2027 academic year.
(Not necessary for home education Student Birth Certificate, if adding new students to your The renewal application portal is available now through On December 15 , renewing families received an email from ClassWallet that includes the renewal If you do not complete the renewal application by March 31, 2026 , your student will not be eligible for the The renewal application portal is closed.
Family award notifications will be sent via email starting April 15, 2026. See the 2026-2027 Family Application Timeline for additional information. A new parent or guardian applicant is one that has not previously applied for CHOOSE Act Alabama; or an applicant that applied for the 2025-2026 academic year but was either not awarded, or did not complete the award affidavit in ClassWallet.
To complete the application, you'll need: Student Birth Certificate Proof of Alabama Residency - Documentation must match the physical address listed on the application. Examples include a recent tax return, state driver's license, state-issued ID, recent utility bill, voter registration card, mortgage statement, rental or lease agreement. Proof of Income - The most recent federal or state tax return record.
Applicants that are not required by law to file a tax return can submit a Form W-2 or 1099, Social Security statement, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits statement. The Family Application portal is available through March 31, 2026. The application period is closed.
Family award notifications will be sent via email starting April 15, 2026. See the 2026-2027 Family Application Timeline for additional information. Apply Now or See If Your Family Qualifies the Parent Guide - 2025-2026 (current the Parent Guide - 2026-2027 Participating Families Recorded Webinar I'm an Education Service Provider Thank you for your interest in serving Alabama families.
Education Service Providers (ESPs) are individuals, schools, or organizations approved by ALDOR to provide educational goods and services to participating families. ALDOR has developed an application process for ESP participation. The ESP application is open year round.
Get started below! Step 1: Complete the ESP application. Step 2: You will receive notification of ALDOR's decision within 14 days of your Step 3: Upon approval, follow the steps in the ClassWallet Welcome Email to complete your integration and to be able to receive payments from participants.
start your ESP application Watch a recorded webinar for becoming Watch a recorded webinar for Participating ESP Guidelines and Procedures Apply Now or See If Your Family Qualifies See If Your Family Qualifies Check Qualification and Get Updates Download the Parent Guide Download the Parent Guide - 2025-2026 (current year) Download the Parent Guide - 2026-2027 Family Application Timeline Meet the CHOOSE Act Families The Alabama Department of Revenue has contracted with ClassWallet for programmatic support and to coordinate the distribution of funds to participating families.
If you have general questions about CHOOSE Act Alabama or the ClassWallet platform, For Participating Families ESP Guidelines and Procedures
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Alabama residents. K-12 students. Total household income for the 2024 tax year must not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,000 per child (max $4,000 per family). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
CHOOSE Act is funded by Alabama Department of Revenue. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alabama. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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