Homeschool funding & ESAs in Ohio
Ohio doesn't have a statewide ESA or voucher for independent homeschoolers yet — but these scholarships, grants, and tax-credit options are available to Ohio families today.
Ohio's home-education tax credit — receipts ready for tax time.
Ohio doesn't have a homeschool ESA, but it gives home educators a state income-tax credit of up to $250 per child. You pay out of pocket and claim it on your return — so your receipts (and your superintendent's excuse letter) are the whole record. The ESA Wallet keeps them organized and tax-ready.
- Every qualifying receipt captured for your return
- Your superintendent excuse letter kept with the records
- Spend tracked per child against the $250 credit
This is a tax credit, not an ESA — you keep your own receipts and claim it at tax time. (Ohio's old ACE enrichment account ended in 2025.)
Scholarships, grants & tax credits
Home Education Expenses Credit
Nonrefundable credit for homeschool expenses, up to $250 per qualifying student (the child must be excused from compulsory attendance). Excludes instruction by others and electronics.
ACT Today! Grant
For U.S. families of a child with an autism diagnosis (priority to household income under $100k). Covers ABA therapy, speech/OT, assistive and communication technology, safety equipment, and social-skills programs.
Dyslexia Services Foundation Grant
For low-income U.S. children with dyslexia who cannot otherwise afford treatment (need shown via free/reduced lunch, Medicaid, or SNAP). Funds research-based dyslexia tutoring, paid directly to clinicians.
HSLDA Compassion Curriculum Grant
For HSLDA members with significant financial need (legal custody of a child 6-19, homeschooling 3+ months). Covers curriculum, books, co-op tuition, testing, tutoring, and school technology.
HSLDA Disaster Relief Grant
For homeschooling families (child 6-19) with physical disaster damage in the past 18 months. Covers emergency needs plus replacement curriculum and materials. First-time applicants need not be HSLDA members.
MyGOAL Autism Grant
For the primary caregiver of a child under 18 with autism, with demonstrated financial need. Covers therapies plus educational, enrichment, and socialization activities not covered elsewhere.
Our Military Kids Grant
For children (1-18) of deployed National Guard/Reserve members (60+ days) or of post-9/11 combat-injured service members and veterans. Funds enrichment activities: tutoring, sports, arts, camps, and STEM.
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation Grant
For U.S. children aged 16 or under with commercial (non-public) health insurance, subject to income guidelines. Covers medical needs not paid by insurance — therapies, assistive devices, and equipment.
Funding programs change often. About Time organizes receipts and checks likely eligibility — it does not file or submit on your behalf. Confirm amounts, eligibility, and deadlines with each program before you rely on them.