Iowans can now apply for new education savings accounts
“Today marks an important milestone for Iowa’s education system as universal school choice becomes a reality for Iowa families.” - Governor Reynolds
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“Today marks an important milestone for Iowa’s education system as universal school choice becomes a reality for Iowa families.” - Governor Reynolds
Account applications will be accepted through June 30
DES MOINES, IOWA (May 31, 2023) — Applications for the Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) program opened at 8AM — prompting thousands of applications from Iowa families.“Iowa changed the face of education, funding students instead of systems. Giving parents the power to determine the best education for their children wasn’t just a slogan, it was a promise.
DES MOINES, IOWA (May 30, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds’ landmark Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) program, which promotes universal school choice for K-12 students in Iowa, officially opens for applications on Wednesday, May 31, 8AM.Parents and guardians can access the online application from a link on the Department of Education’s ESA webpage at
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