MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that education savings accounts (ESAs) provided through Alabama’s CHOOSE Act are now fully funded and available for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Families approved during the program’s application process earlier this year can now access their funds through the ClassWallet platform. The funds may be used for qualifying educational expenses, including private school tuition, tutoring, educational therapies and other approved services provided by participating education service providers.
According to the governor’s office, the CHOOSE Act received a record number of applications for the upcoming school year, with nearly 49,000 students applying. The Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR), which administers the program, approved more than 34,000 students for funding.
Under the program, eligible students enrolled in participating schools receive $7,000 per student. Students participating in home education programs are eligible for $2,000 each, with a maximum of $4,000 per family.
“The CHOOSE Act has changed the lives of thousands of Alabama families by enabling them to select schools that best align with their priorities and their child’s specific needs,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “The increase in applications for the upcoming school year shows that the people of Alabama want school choice, and I am proud that we are able to give it to them.”
State officials said the approved funding totals more than $174 million in education savings accounts for the 2026-2027 school year.
Approved families were expected to receive a welcome email from ClassWallet on or around July 1 with instructions for accessing their accounts, information about eligible educational expenses and customer support resources.
Additional information about the CHOOSE Act, including a parent guide, frequently asked questions and a list of approved education service providers, is available through the program’s website.
The application period for the 2027-2028 academic year is scheduled to open in January 2027. State officials said the program will be available to all Alabama families regardless of household income.
