ESA in Ohio

Ohio does not currently have an ESA program.

Q: Does Ohio have an ESA program?

Ohio's ACE ESA ended in October 2025. Ohio currently offers several private school voucher programs (EdChoice, EdChoice Expansion, Cleveland Scholarship, Jon Peterson Special Needs, Autism Scholarship), but all require private school enrollment and are not available to homeschool families.

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

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

Ohio's ACE ESA program ended in October 2025. Ohio does offer multiple private school voucher programs, but none apply to homeschool families.

As of April 2026

What Ohio offers

Private school vouchers — not available to homeschool families.

EdChoice / EdChoice Expansion

Voucher programs for private school tuition. Income-eligible families can receive up to ~$6,000–$8,000/year. Private school enrollment required.

Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship / Autism Scholarship

Voucher scholarships for students with disabilities attending private schools. Not available for homeschool families.

Note on ACE ESA

Ohio's ACE ESA program, which did allow homeschool use, ended October 2025 and is no longer accepting participants.

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

FAQ

Does Ohio have an ESA program?

How do homeschool families in Ohio 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.