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Education Savings Account Pilot Program

Education Savings Account in Tennessee

2019
Year Established
12,000
Students Enrolled
$7,000
Max Award
K-12
Grade Levels

About This Program

Tennessee's ESA Pilot Program is limited to students in Davidson County (Nashville) and Shelby County (Memphis). Families must have household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level and the student must have attended a public school the prior year. Funds cover tuition, tutoring, therapies, and other educational expenses.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility is limited (see criteria below)
$Household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
!
Eligible student categories: low income
!Prior public school attendance required

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$7,000

Funding mechanism: Direct payment

Approved Expenses

Tuition & FeesTutoringTechnology & DevicesTherapiesTransportationTextbooksCurriculumTesting & Assessments

How to Apply

Apply through the Tennessee ESA portal at app.esa.tnedu.gov. Create an account, complete the application, and submit required documents. Currently available in specific Tennessee counties. Email: ESA.Applications@tn.gov (application questions) or ESA.Questions@tn.gov (enrollment questions).

Administered by: Tennessee Department of Education
Phone: (615) 741-5158

Disclaimer: This tool provides estimates based on publicly available program data. Always verify eligibility directly with your state's program administrator. Program rules, funding amounts, and application deadlines may change.