$6,735
Avg. SPED scholarship amount
$6,510
Avg. sibling scholarship amount
312
# of testimonials and success stories (and climbing!)
905
# of approved providers
What are the options for Indiana’s ESA?
Since the goal is for the parent to be able to customize education to the needs of the student, many pre-approved opportunities are available to you.
Options include:
- A participating private school
- Excluded: Virtual, digital, online schools
- An individual course or program
- Excluded: Distant learning courses
- Excluded: Online courses
- A licensed therapist or facility
- A tutor or tutoring company
- Home education
Visit our interactive map below to find approved schools and providers near you.
Curriculum vendors can be found in ClassWallet once you’re approved and registered with ClassWallet.
If you have a preferred school, provider, or curriculum vendor that is not yet approved, you can submit a request.
What are the requirements for the Indiana Education Scholarship Account (INESA)?
You will need to submit the following documents to be considered for INESA. Upon acceptance and enrollment, you will need to sign the Parent Agreement. Finally, your student will be required to participate in state testing.
Documents needed for the Indiana ESA:
- A completed copy of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), Service Plan (SP), or ESA Service Plan, which is your rejected IEP with ESA SP content in the body of the IEP.
- Proof of residency (recent utility bill, photo i.d., etc.)
- Birth certificate
You may reach out to Indiana Department of Education Office Special Education or IN*Source if you need further support.
State Testing for the Indiana ESA:
Your student may test with a private school if it offers the appropriate state testing, or you can make arrangements with an ESA testing provider below. You should budget a portion of your INESA funding for state testing, or you may choose to pay out-of-pocket instead.
State Testing Requirements by Grade Level
ESA Testing Partners - Now with 50 testing locations across the state!
Braintree Educational Services - State Testing Vendor
- IREAD (grades 2-3)
- ILEARN (grades 3-8)
- ILEARN Biology (High school students currently taking Biology)
- WIDA ELL
We will contact you via email to schedule your testing location. Expect contact from our team in late March or early April for ILEARN.
ILEARN 3-8 + Biology testing window (April 13-May 8) - Complete this interest form no later than March 15. Cities: Goshen/Elkhart, South Bend, Valparaiso, Bloomington, Sellersburg, Muncie, Lafayette, and Fort Wayne
We will contact you via email to schedule your testing location. Expect contact from our team in February for IREAD
Braintree Educational Services - Testing Fees
When a student participates in a Braintree Educational Services scheduled group test session
- IREAD (grades 2-3) per testing window - $350
- ILEARN (grades 3-8) per testing window - $600
- ILEARN (Biology) per testing window - $350
- WIDA per testing window - $350
- IREAD (grades 2-3) per testing window - $1000
- ILEARN (grades 3-8) per testing window - $1000
- ILEARN (Biology) per testing window - $1000
- WIDA per testing window - $1000
Indiana Digital Learning School is a 3rd party ESA-approved testing provider.
INDLS is the acting testing facility. Please reach out to the Indiana Department of Education - Assessments Department to confirm if accommodation will be available at inassessments@doe.in.gov
Testing Locations: Anderson, Angola, Bedford, Bloomington, Clarksville, Columbus, Elkhart, Evansville, Ft. Wayne, Gary, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indy West, Indy North, Kokomo, Lafayette, Lawrence, Madison, Merrillville, Michigan City, Muncie, Munster, Plainfield, Portage, Richmond, Salem, Seymour, South Bend, Terre Haute, Valparaiso, Warsaw, Washington.
- WIDA Access (Students identified as English Language Learning Students)- January 26th-27th, February 2nd-3rd, 2026 Registration Closes December 17th
- IREAD-3 - March 2-6, 2026 Registration Closes February 2nd
- ILEARN (Grades 3-8) - April 27 - May 1st Registration Closes February 2nd
- I AM (Students in Grades 3-8 & 10 who are identified as Alternate Assessment) -May 1st Registration Closes February 2
- SAT (Grade 11) -March 2-6, 2026 Registration Closes December 17th\
IDLS - Testing Fees:
- WIDA/SAT/IREAD: $400 per student/per test when completed on the scheduled date at the assigned location
- ILEARN/IAM: $550 per student/per test when completed on a scheduled date at the assigned location $1,000 per student/per test when completed at a off-location on a requested date.
* No show or cancellation, without 24-hour notice, the original fee will be charged.
- $400 - WIDA/SAT/IREAD - scheduled location
- $ 550 - ILearn/IAM - scheduled location
- $1,000 - one off location
- $1,000 - one off location
Colonial Christian School
Private, accredited school, providing State Testing for ESA students, grades 3-8.
ESA Testing Schedule and Fee
When completed on scheduled date(s):
- ILEARN (grades 3-8) per testing window - $600 fee
When scheduled as a one-on-one or small group needs-based request:
- ILEARN (grades 3-8) per testing window - $1,000 fee
All testing will take place on Colonial Christian School grounds.
Address: 8140 Union Chapel Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46240
To inquire about openings, complete interest form below.
The Crossing School of Business & Entrepreneurship - State Testing
Private, accredited school, providing State Testing for ESA students grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (ONLY).
Testing Site locations: Anderson, Elkhart, Frankfort, Fort Wayne, Hammond, Indianapolis, Lafayette, and Muncie
Crossing - Testing Fees: $100 per student for all testing
Fall ILEARN (Biology Only):
Primary Window: December 1 - December 12
Makeup Window: December 15 - December 19
WIDA:
Primary Window: January 12 - February 20
Makeup Window: February 23 - February 27
SAT
Primary Window: March 2 - March 6
Makeup Window: March 9 - March 13
Spring ILEARN (Biology Only):
Primary Window: April 13 - May 1
Makeup Window: May 4 - May 15
Testing Service Fees and Schedule
Journey Academy
Private, accredited school providing State Testing for ESA students grades 2-8.
School Address: 4121 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
K-8 testing provider
ESA Testing Schedule and Fees
Spring Administration
- IREAD March 2 – March 13, 2026
- I AM March 30 – May 8, 2026
- ILEARN 3-8 April 13 – May 8, 2026
Summer Administration
- IREAD May 11 – June 26, 2026
Journey Academy - Testing Fees:
$350 per student/per testing window when completed on scheduled date(s) at the assigned location.
***If no show or cancellation, without 24-hour notice, the original fee will be charged.
Scheduling contact: info@journeyacad.com or call 219-402-7322
Indiana ESA Eligibility Questions
Are public school students eligible for INESA?
Public school students are eligible to apply for INESA if they meet the requirements above.
If the student is accepted into the INESA program, the parent must choose either the public school or INESA. The student may not be enrolled in both simultaneously.
Yes! Public school students can apply for the ESA.
Can Choice Scholarship (voucher) students apply for the ESA?
Choice Scholarship students are eligible to apply for INESA if they meet the requirements above.
If the student is accepted into the INESA program, the parent must choose either the Choice Scholarship or INESA. The student may not be funded in both simultaneously.
Yes! Choice Scholarship students can apply for the ESA.
Can homeschoolers get ESA funding in Indiana?
Homeschoolers are eligible to apply for INESA if they meet the above requirements.
If the student is accepted into the INESA program, and the parent chooses to enroll, the student is no longer considered to be an independent homeschooler.
Yes! Homeschoolers can apply for the ESA.
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