Tips for Funding your Online High School Education
School Choice – ESA, Vouchers, and Tax Credits
Several states in the United States offer families school choice options, which provide eligible students with a portion of their public school funding that can be applied to their CHS tuition! If you have applied and been approved for state funding or are interested in learning more, click on your state below for more information and eligibility information. Your state scholarship could pay 100% of your tuition costs.
- Application Period is January 2 – April 7
- Must be under the age of 20, unless special needs then up to the age of 21
- No previous public school enrollment required
- Family income must be below 300% above the poverty line
- Students will be required to take the state exam or a norms based national exam
- Funding amount is $7,000
- Application period is March 3 – August 3
- Must be under the age of 22
- There is no family income limit
- Prior year enrollment in public school is not required
- Students are required to take the state exam or a national norms-based exam
- Funding amount is $6,856
- Application period is year round
- Students are eligible based off their grade level when entering ESA Program.
- SPED Students are eligible until age 22
- No Income Limit
- No Prior Public School Year Enrollment
- No Testing Requirement
- Funding is up to $7,000 per year
- Application Period is March 1 – April 15
- Under the age of 20, unless has special needs then up to 21
- Must have attended a GA public school and that school must have been lowest 25% schools based on the Office of Student Achievement List
- Priority is given to families with income below 400% above the Poverty line
- Students will be required to take the state exam or a national norms based exam
- Funding amount is $6,500
- Application Period is April 16 – June 30
- Must have attended public school last year
- No family income limit
- Must register for a school by September 30th
- Students are required to take the state exam or a national norms based exam
- Funding amount is $7,826
- Application Period is March 1 – April 15
- Students must be 21 and under and total family income below 250% above the poverty line
- Must be enrolled in a public school with a school grade of a C or lower
- Students will be required to take the state exam or a norms based national exam
- Funding amount is $5,243
- Application period is April through July
- Students must be under the age of 21
- Income Limit is 350% above the poverty line
- No Prior Public School Year Enrollment
- There are testing requirements
- Funding is up to $5,255
- Application period is March through April
- Student must be under the age of 19
- No income limit
- No Prior Public School Year Enrollment
- No Testing Requirement
- Funding is up to $8,000 per year
- Application Period is March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026 (100% funding ends on June 15)
- Student be under the age of 21
- Students must have attended a WV public school last year
- No Family Income Limit
- Students will be required to take a national norms based exam or have a portfolio review by a certified teacher
- Funding amount is $5,267
- Application period is May 15 – Until Student Cap of 3,333 is full
- Must be under the age of 22
- There is no family income limit
- There is no prior public school enrollment requirement
- Students are required to take the state exam or a national norms-based exam
- Funding amount is $6,000
Additional tips for funding your online high school education:
Crowdsourcing
Crowdsourcing is the practice of engaging a “crowd” towards a common goal. There are several websites on the internet today that provides a platform for individuals looking to raise funds for a goal.
Ask Your Employer
Many employers offer educational assistance benefits to their employees. Ask your employer or their Human Resource officer what kind of funding assistance for online high school courses is provided.
Ask Your Family
There is no bond stronger than family. By having a few family members each contributing $10 a month your education can be just a click away.
Ask Your Church
Many churches have a scholarship fund designed to help members who need financial assistance for education.
Transfer Credits
By transferring credit from your previous school, you can reduce your overall tuition costs.
Private Scholarships
When most people think of using funding scholarships for school they think post-secondary; however, there are several different private scholarships available for students wishing to receive their online high school diploma.
