Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs) can be applied to K-8th Grade. Each student is eligible for up to $7,826.
Application Window: April 16, 2027 – June 30, 2027
Applying for the first time: Parents/guardians will first be directed to sign up with an email and password. Parents/guardians will receive a message from Odyssey asking them to confirm their email address. After the email is confirmed, the parent/guardian can sign in to the Odyssey portal to begin their application.
Returning applicants: Parents/guardians with an existing Odyssey portal account will log in to the existing account to begin the application for the 2027/2028 school year.
Program Eligibility
School Year 2026/2027
- All Iowa resident K-12 students attending an Iowa accredited nonpublic school regardless of income
Learn more on the Iowa Department of Education’s website.