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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 (IEP + ESA SP).
- Proof of residency (recent utility bill, photo i.d., etc.)
- Proof of income (1040, W-2, 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 one of our testing partners 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
Indiana Digital Learning School is a 3rd party ESA-approved testing provider. They schedule and administer state tests for ESA students.
Questions relating to your student's testing accommodations should begin with your student's school district.
INDLS only schedules and administers tests.
K-12 testing provider
IREAD testing locations: Goshen/Elkhart, South Bend, Valparaiso, Evansville, Bloomington, Carmel, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, and Muncie
ILEARN testing locations: Goshen/Elkhart, South Bend, Valparaiso, Evansville, Bloomington, Jeffersonville, and Fort Wayne
Braintree Educational Services Testing Rates - When scheduled and completed at an assigned location and on scheduled date:
- 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
When completed at a one off location on a requested date:
- 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
The testing windows are for High School students (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades).
Testing Site locations: Anderson, Elkhart, Frankfort, Fort Wayne, Hammond, Indianapolis, Lafayette, and Muncie
- ILEARN Biology - $100
- April 14-May 2
- Makeups: May 5-16
- SAT - $100
- March 3-7
- Makeups: March 10-14
- WIDA - $100
- January 13 - February 21
- Makeups: Feb. 24 - 28
Journey Academy, formerly IN Aspire Indiana
School Address: 4121 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
K-12 testing provider
Scheduling contact: info@inaspireacademy.com or call 219-402-7322
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
Colonial Christian School may schedule up to 15 students for the 2024-2025 school year.
To inquire about openings, complete interest form below.
- Updated Testing Guidance
Senate Bill 1 passed by lawmakers and signed by the Governor in March 2024 requires students be retained in grade three if they have not received a passes scores on the IREAD evaluation. Also students requires all schools to administer the IREAD test to students in the second grade, beginning in the 2024-25 school year.
What does this mean for ESA students?
- ESA second grade students will need to complete IREAD tests.
- Legislation regarding retention and summer school does not apply to ESA educate at home students, non-accredited private school students, nor private schools with national or regional accreditation agency that is recognized by the Indiana State Board of Education.
- Students grade 7 and below who are associated with a state-accredited private school would be considered for retention unless receiving a general certificate of education (GCE) after spring and summer IREAD attempts and the school would need to offer summer school opportunities. Students who do not pass IREAD, whether promoted or not, continue to be reassessed in the spring and summer until they pass or are promoted to grade 7.
- The legislation does not apply to ILEARN.
- State Testing FAQs
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.
Join the ESA Waitlist
Yes! Public school students can apply for the ESA.
Yes! Choice Scholarship 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.
Join the ESA WaitlistCan 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.
Join the ESA Waitlist
Yes! Homeschoolers can apply for the ESA.
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