Your Education Funds Can Point Your Student True North
More families than ever can use state Education Savings Accounts and scholarship funds for live, dynamic classes with world-class teachers. Find your state below to see what's available and exactly how to use your funds at True North Academy.
What Is an Education Savings Account?
An ESA is money your state sets aside for your child's education, which you direct to the learning that fits your family. Each state runs its program a little differently, but in most programs the funds can cover:
- Live online classes
- Self-paced online courses
- Full course loads and core programs
- Curriculum and course materials
- Tutoring and academic support
For homeschooling families, that changes the math. A full year of live, small-group classes with qualified teachers, the kind of education that used to be out of reach for many, can now be covered in part or in full.
At True North Academy, we believe education passes on a culture of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Your state's funds can help you give your student exactly that.
Find Your State
Tap your state for program details and step-by-step instructions.
Don't see your state? Email TNHAStaff@gmail.com and we'll check your program for you.
Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)
Quick Facts
Arizona's ESA is open to every K-12 student in the state. Funds are held in ClassWallet and can be spent with approved vendors like True North Academy.
Average Annual Amount
How to Use It at True North
- Log in to ClassWallet and search for True North Academy (formerly True North Homeschool Academy).
- Order your classes using your ClassWallet funds.
- Once your order comes through, we enroll your student and email a confirmation.
Education Freedom Account (EFA)
Quick Facts
Arkansas EFA funds are managed in ClassWallet. True North Academy is an approved provider, so families can pay us directly.
Annual Amount
How to Use It at True North
- Log in to ClassWallet and search for True North Academy (formerly True North Homeschool Academy).
- Order your classes using your ClassWallet funds.
- Once your order comes through, we enroll your student and email a confirmation.
Step Up For Students: Personalized Education Program (PEP)
Quick Facts
Florida homeschool families with a PEP scholarship can use their funds for classes taught by our Step Up–approved PEP teachers.
Average Amount
How to Use It at True North
- Choose a class that shows the Florida Step Up badge.
- Log in to your Step Up account (EMA) and go to Marketplace → Find Providers.
- Search for your student's teacher and reserve your funds for the class.
- Once Step Up approves the payment, we enroll your student and email a confirmation.
Paid out of pocket? Submit a reimbursement request in EMA. Email TNHAStaff@gmail.com for an itemized receipt naming your teacher.
Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF)
Quick Facts
South Carolina's ESTF funds are managed in ClassWallet, and True North Academy is an approved service provider.
Annual Amount
How to Use It at True North
- Log in to ClassWallet and search for True North Academy (formerly True North Homeschool Academy).
- Order your classes using your ClassWallet funds.
- Once your order comes through, we enroll your student and email a confirmation.
Hope Scholarship
Quick Facts
The Hope Scholarship gives eligible West Virginia students funds for approved education expenses, including classes at True North Academy. Families order our classes through the Hope Scholarship Marketplace in their account.
Amount
How to Use It at True North
- Browse our class list and choose your classes.
- Log in to your Hope Scholarship account and open the Marketplace.
- Find True North Academy and order your classes with your Hope funds. There's nothing to pay on our checkout.
- Once your order comes through, we enroll your student and email a confirmation.
Georgia Promise Scholarship
We're working on approval for Georgia families now. Email TNHAStaff@gmail.com with the subject "Georgia ESA list" and we'll let you know the day you can use your funds with us.
LA GATOR Scholarship
We're working on approval for Louisiana families now. Email TNHAStaff@gmail.com with the subject "Louisiana ESA list" and we'll let you know the day you can use your funds with us.
Education Freedom Accounts
We're working on approval for New Hampshire families now. Email TNHAStaff@gmail.com with the subject "New Hampshire ESA list" and we'll let you know the day you can use your funds with us.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA)
We're working on approval for Texas families now. Email TNHAStaff@gmail.com with the subject "Texas ESA list" and we'll let you know the day you can use your funds with us.
Utah Fits All Scholarship
We're working on approval for Utah families now. Email TNHAStaff@gmail.com with the subject "Utah ESA list" and we'll let you know the day you can use your funds with us.
Steamboat Legacy Scholarship (ESA)
We're working on approval for Wyoming families now. Email TNHAStaff@gmail.com with the subject "Wyoming ESA list" and we'll let you know the day you can use your funds with us.
More Ways to Pay: Tax-Advantaged Education Funds
Not in an ESA state? Your family may still be able to use tax-advantaged dollars for True North classes. We're glad to provide itemized receipts for any of these programs.
529 Education Savings Plans
Quick Facts
A 2025 federal law expanded what 529 plans can pay for in grades K–12, including online learning programs, course materials and tutoring, and raised the yearly limit for K–12 expenses.
Annual Limit
How to Use It at True North
- Enroll in your classes as usual.
- Email TNHAStaff@gmail.com for an itemized receipt.
- Request a withdrawal from your 529 plan for the amount you paid.
Rules can vary by state plan. Check with your plan or tax advisor before you withdraw.
Parental Choice Tax Credit
Quick Facts
Idaho's refundable tax credit helps families pay for K–12 education outside public school, including homeschool. Families with incomes at or below 300% of the federal poverty level can receive it as a one-time advance payment.
Covers core classes only: English, math, science and history/social studies. Electives aren't covered.
Amount
How to Use It at True North
- Apply for the credit or advance payment through the Idaho State Tax Commission.
- Enroll in your classes and pay at checkout.
- Email TNHAStaff@gmail.com for an itemized receipt.
- Use the receipt to claim your credit or account for your advance.
Parental Choice Tax Credit for Homeschool Families
Quick Facts
Oklahoma's refundable tax credit helps homeschooling families with education costs. Eligible expenses include tuition and fees for nonpublic online learning programs, so True North classes can count. There's no application; you claim it on your Oklahoma tax return for the year you paid.
Amount
How to Use It at True North
- Enroll in your classes and pay at checkout.
- Email TNHAStaff@gmail.com for an itemized receipt.
- Claim the credit on your Oklahoma return with Form 591-D, attaching your receipts.
Check with your tax preparer about your situation.
Federal Tax Credit Scholarships
Beginning January 1, 2027, a new federal program lets donors give to approved Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs), which then award scholarships to K–12 students in participating states. Families with household incomes below 300% of their area's median income may qualify, and scholarships are expected to be available for the 2027–28 school year.
We plan to accept these scholarships as SGOs in each state open their programs. Email TNHAStaff@gmail.com with the subject "Federal scholarship list" and we'll keep you posted as details are finalized.
Paying Out of Pocket? Payment Plans Are Available
Families paying on their own can spread tuition across monthly payments.
How Payment Plans Work
- Choose the payment plan option at checkout.
- Your tuition is split into scheduled payments.
- One additional payment at the end of the plan covers processing fees and plan management.
Using ESA or Scholarship Funds?
ESA, ClassWallet, Odyssey, TheoPay and scholarship funds can't be used with a payment plan. Programs pay for classes in full, so choose the full-payment option when you check out through your program.
Questions? Email TNHAStaff@gmail.com.
What Your Funds Can Cover at True North
In approved states, nearly everything we offer qualifies.
We'll Help You Every Step of the Way
- Check whether your state's program covers our classes
- Choose the right classes and pathway for your student
- Prepare invoices and paperwork your program asks for
- Walk you through ClassWallet and other payment systems
Using ESA funds shouldn't feel like a second job. Our advising team helps families like yours every week. Bring your questions and we'll chart the course together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use ESA funds for True North Academy?
How much will my ESA cover?
I use ClassWallet but can't find True North in the marketplace.
Can I use ESA funds with a payment plan?
What if I have to pay up front?
My state isn't listed. What now?
How does True North keep students safe?
Who do I contact with questions?
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