AL · State program guide
CHOOSE Act Alabama provides education savings accounts through refundable income tax credits for eligible K-12 students.
Annual funding
$2,000 or $7,000
2026-2027 school year
Home education: $2,000 per student, $4,000 family cap. Participating school: $7,000.
Funding details and sourceEach program has its own application, eligibility and spending rules. An ongoing program does not mean applications are open or that funding is guaranteed. Awards are not automatically combined.
Alabama uses refundable tax credits to fund education savings accounts for eligible K-12 educational expenses.
Descriptions are summaries of official sources, not verbatim quotations or individual eligibility decisions.
Eligibility and application priority depend on the student, family income, and program year; the Alabama Department of Revenue publishes current rules and timelines.
Check the full eligibility requirements2026-2027 school year
For 2026–27, the CHOOSE Act provides $7,000 annually for a participating student enrolled at a participating school. A participating home education student may receive $2,000 annually, with a maximum of $4,000 per family for home education students. These awards are restricted to qualified educational expenses and depend on program approval.
Funding checked September 6, 2026
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Follow the program's documentation and renewal requirements, and keep receipts for approved expenses.
Coverage depends on your scholarship and the specific expense. Check the current program rules before you spend.
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