MS · State program guide
Mississippi's Education Scholarship Account program gives parents of children with special needs funds for private school tuition and other specifically allowable educational activities.
Annual funding
Up to $8,007
2025-2026 school year
Latest verified maximum is for 2025–26; the 2026–27 amount has not been verified.
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.
Mississippi provides accounts for qualifying students with special needs under the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act.
Descriptions are summaries of official sources, not verbatim quotations or individual eligibility decisions.
Students must reside in Mississippi and have an active IEP within three years of application, along with the program's school and participation requirements.
Check the full eligibility requirements2025-2026 school year
The Mississippi Department of Education's October 2025 ESA FAQ states a maximum reimbursement of $8,007 for the 2025–26 school year. The amount is recalculated each spring and may vary with available funding. The department has published application and reimbursement materials for 2026–27, but a 2026–27 award amount was not verified in the official sources reviewed on September 6, 2026. The figure shown is the prior school year's maximum, not a confirmed current award.
Funding checked September 6, 2026
Check eligibility, application dates, and award conditions before making your plans.
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Ask the program and the business whether your selected expense and payment method qualify for your scholarship.
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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