IA · State program guide
Iowa's Students First ESA helps eligible families pay tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses at accredited nonpublic schools.
Annual funding
$8,148
2026-2027 school year
For approved students at accredited nonpublic schools; tuition and fees come first.
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.
Iowa accounts support tuition, fees and qualified educational expenses for students enrolled in accredited nonpublic schools.
Descriptions are summaries of official sources, not verbatim quotations or individual eligibility decisions.
Eligibility is defined by Iowa law and program year; the Iowa Department of Education publishes the current application process and calendar.
Check the full eligibility requirements2026-2027 school year
An approved Iowa Students First ESA receives $8,148 for the 2026–27 school year. The program serves eligible Iowa K–12 students attending accredited nonpublic schools in Iowa. Funds must first cover tuition and fees before any remaining balance may be used for other approved educational expenses. The annual amount is divided between two deposits.
Funding checked September 6, 2026
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Follow the program's documentation and renewal requirements, and keep receipts for approved expenses.
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