Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act
Education Savings Account in Wyoming
About This Program
Wyoming's Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act, signed by Governor Gordon in 2025, provides universal $7,000 ESAs for K-12 students. Expanded the original 2024 ESA program to universal eligibility. Covers tuition, tutoring, public school services, textbooks, technology, educational software, uniforms, standardized tests, summer/after-school programs, career/technical schools, educational therapies, higher education tuition, transportation, and online learning. Currently blocked by court injunction challenging constitutionality. Contact: wde-esa@wyo.gov.
Eligibility Requirements
Universal eligibility for K-12 students; no income limit. Pre-K eligibility limited to families at or below 250% FPL. Students cannot be enrolled in public school while participating. Must take statewide assessment or nationally normed achievement exam. Nearly 4,000 student applications submitted since May 2025. Program temporarily blocked by Laramie County District Court injunction (October 2025, upheld by Wyoming Supreme Court); funds withheld pending resolution.
Funding Details
Funding mechanism: $30 million state appropriation for program biennium
Approved Expenses
How to Apply
IMPORTANT: The Steamboat Legacy Scholarship is currently under a court injunction and is not accepting applications. The Wyoming Supreme Court is reviewing the program's constitutionality. Check with the Wyoming Department of Education for the latest status. When active, the program would provide scholarships for students to attend private schools.
Other Programs in Wyoming
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.