ESA in Illinois

Illinois does not currently have an ESA program.

Q: Does Illinois have an ESA program?

Illinois does not have an ESA program. Illinois offers a $750/student tax credit for private school tuition only. It is not available to homeschool families.

Q: How do homeschool families in Illinois pay for curriculum?

Most homeschool families in Illinois fund curriculum through personal budgets. Illinois does not offer tax credits or deductions specifically for homeschool curriculum expenses. Wizkoo is $50/month or $499/year for your whole family, no ESA required.

Illinois does not currently have an ESA program. Illinois offers a tax credit for private school tuition, but it is not available to homeschool families.

As of April 2026

What Illinois offers

A tax credit for private school tuition — not available to homeschool families.

K-12 Private School Tuition Tax Credit

$750/student tax credit for private school tuition expenses. Private school enrollment required — not available to homeschool families.

Wizkoo works without ESA

You don't need an ESA to use Wizkoo.

Most homeschool families fund their curriculum through personal budgets, and Wizkoo is built to be worth it either way.

$50/month or $499/year. Every child in your family, one price. No per-child pricing. No vendor approval needed. No waiting.

Your first plan is free, no credit card required.

If Illinois introduces an ESA program, we'll update this page immediately.

FAQ

Does Illinois have an ESA program?

How do homeschool families in Illinois pay for curriculum?

Build My Family's Week

No credit card for first plan.

This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. ESA program details, eligibility, and funding amounts change frequently. Always verify current information directly with your state's education department before making financial decisions. Last verified: April 2026.