Nevada Homeschool Funding
Charter options, microschools, and grants.
NV
Funding guide
State programs
Main program
Program name: Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program (“Opportunity Scholarships”)
Admin: Nevada Department of Education — Office of Student & School Supports (awarded through approved Scholarship Grant Organizations, “SGOs”)
Typical award
Amount: Up to $10,094 per student (2025–26 max; actual award set by SGO)
Disbursement: Tax-credit scholarship paid by an SGO directly to a participating private school (not a parent-managed ESA; not a voucher)
Who qualifies
- Residency: Nevada resident
- Age/grade: K–12 student accepted/enrolled at a participating private school
- Income: Household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level (FPL); SGOs may set priorities (e.g., renewing students)
Timeline
- Application opens: Varies by SGO (commonly spring–summer)
- Deadline: Set by each SGO or when funds are exhausted
- Fund availability: Sent to schools per SGO schedule (often by semester/quarter)
Overview
Nevada does not provide a statewide ESA for homeschool purchases. Families can (1) homeschool under Nevada law at their own expense, (2) enroll in tuition-free public options (district virtual schools or state public charter schools), or (3) attend eligible private schools with a need-based Opportunity Scholarship administered by SGOs. Homeschoolers may also access certain public-school classes, activities, and some special-education services by statute.
Programs
Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship (Opportunity Scholarships)
- Type: Tax-credit scholarship (not ESA)
- Award: Up to $10,094 per student for 2025–26 (amount and criteria set by SGOs)
- Uses: Tuition, required fees, and required books at a participating private school
- Admin: Nevada Department of Education (Office of Student & School Supports) via approved SGOs
Tuition-free public options (charters & district virtual)
- Type: Public school enrollment (full-time; not homeschool)
- Award: $0 tuition; schools provide curriculum and most materials
- Uses: Complete K–12 program delivered by the school (online or campus-based)
- Admin: Local districts & the State Public Charter School Authority
Public-school access for homeschooled students
- Type: Part-time classes, interscholastic activities, and limited special-education services
- Uses: Take specific classes, join sports/clubs, or request services from your resident district
- Admin: Local school districts (space/eligibility rules apply)
Eligibility
- Homeschool (legal status): File a Notice of Intent to Homeschool with your resident school district before beginning (or within the statutory window after withdrawal). Maintain an educational plan covering required subjects.
- Opportunity Scholarship: NV resident; income ≤ 300% FPL; student must enroll in a participating private school; SGOs may set additional priorities.
- Public options: Meet school enrollment rules (immunizations, age/grade placement, etc.); charters and district virtual schools are public schools.
How to apply
- Homeschool: Submit your district’s Notice of Intent form and keep a copy for your records. Review access options for classes/activities with the district.
- Opportunity Scholarship: Choose an approved SGO, complete its application with income/residency proof, and apply to a participating private school. If awarded, the SGO pays the school directly.
- Public charter/virtual: Apply/enroll with the school (some schools use lotteries or have enrollment windows).
Covered expenses
- Opportunity Scholarship: Private school tuition
- Required school fees
- Required textbooks/books
- Payments go to the school (no parent reimbursements)
- Exact coverage varies by SGO & school
- Homeschool: No state reimbursement for curriculum/supplies
- May take district classes/activities at no tuition charge (space permitting)
- Public charter/virtual: School provides curriculum; some provide devices
- Microschools operate as private schools; families pay tuition unless using an SGO scholarship at a participating school
Deadlines
| Milestone | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SGO application window | Varies (often spring–summer) | Set by each Scholarship Grant Organization |
| Private-school enrollment | School-specific | Check the participating school’s dates |
| Notice of Intent to Homeschool | Before starting / within required window | File once with your resident district (keep a copy) |
Docs & forms
Official sources
FAQs
Does Nevada have an ESA for homeschool purchases?
No. The statewide program that provides funding is the tax-credit Opportunity Scholarship for students attending participating private schools. It is not an ESA and does not reimburse homeschooling expenses.
Can funds cover extracurriculars or outside vendors?
Scholarship funds are paid to the private school for tuition/required charges. Homeschoolers fund their own materials, but Nevada law lets homeschooled students join public-school classes and activities (space/eligibility rules apply).
How are payments made—do parents get reimbursed?
No. Opportunity Scholarship awards are disbursed by the SGO to the participating school. There is no parent reimbursement portal.
Can I dual-enroll?
Homeschoolers may take part-time classes or activities at their public school by statute. Students using Opportunity Scholarships are enrolled in private schools; public-school dual enrollment typically doesn’t apply.
Contacts
Opportunity Scholarship (program)
Homeschool / district access
Law & regulations
- NAC 388D (Homeschool regs) — definitions, district roles, and procedures.
- Homeschool statutes & participation links — includes extracurriculars and services references.