What is The CHOOSE Act?

The Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students' Education Act of 2024 (The CHOOSE Act) is administered by the Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR).

CHOOSE Act Alabama makes refundable income tax credits called education savings accounts (ESAs) available to support the success of eligible K-12 students in Alabama.

An ESA can be used to pay for tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses at approved Education Service Providers (ESPs) in Alabama.

• $7,000 per participating student who is enrolled in a participating school.
• $2,000 per participating student who is participating in a home education program (maximum of $4,000 per family.)

The application for the 2025-2026 school year will open on January 2, 2025.

Get Started

I'm an Education Service Provider

Thank you for your interest in serving Alabama families. Education Service Providers (ESPs) are individuals, schools, or organizations approved by ALDOR to provide educational goods and services to participating families.

ALDOR has developed an application process for ESP participation.

The ESP application is open now. Get started below!

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Get Started

• Step 1: Complete the ESP application.
• Step 2: You will receive notification of ALDOR's decision within 14 days of your submission.
• Step 3: Upon approval, follow the steps in the ClassWallet Welcome Email to complete your integration and to be able to receive payments from participants during the 2025-2026 school year.

Click here to start your ESP application (now open)

I'm a Parent or Guardian

To complete the application, you'll need:

• Student Birth Certificate
• Proof of Alabama Residency - Includes documentation that matches the physical address listed on the application. Examples include a recent tax return, state driver's license, state issued ID, utility bill, voter registration card, mortgage statement, rental or lease agreement.
• Proof of Income - Includes documentation such as the most recent federal or state tax return record, Form W-2 or 1099, Social Security statement, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits statement.

Family Applications Open on January 2, 2025

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