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Tennessee Education Savings Account (ESA) Program
What is the ESA program?
The ESA program allows eligible students who are zoned to attend Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Hamilton County Schools, or a school that was in the Achievement School District (ASD) on May 24, 2019, to use state and local money toward education expenses, including tuition and/or fees at approved non-public schools.
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How to Apply
The Tennessee Education Savings Account (ESA) student application for the 2024-25 school year opens February 1, 2024. Click here for more information about the application process and eligibility guidelines.
How Do I Make A Payment?
Click here for more information about the ESA payment process.
ESA Announcements
ESA Family Office Hours are available on the following dates and mes:
- July 10, 2024: Family Evening Office Hour, 5-6 p.m. CT. Click here to join monthly evening office hour.
- July 11, 2024: Family Online Office Hour, 9-10 a.m. CT. Click here to join meeting.
- July 12, 2024: 2023-24 Parent Satisfaction Survey deadline
- July 18, 2024: Family Online Office Hour, 9-10 a.m. CT. Click here to join meeting.
- July 25, 2024: Family Online Office Hour, 9-10 a.m. CT. Click here to join meeting.
- August 1, 2024: Application deadline for Fall 2024 enrollment
- August 31, 2024: Enrollment submission deadline
Tennessee Education Savings Account (ESA) State Law and State Board of Education Rule
The Tennessee Education Savings Account Program (ESA) was established and guided by state law, Tenn. Code Ann. 49-6-2601 et al. and State Board of Education Rule 0520-01-16.
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