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Wyoming Homeschool Funding

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Last updated: October 8, 2025

Wyoming Homeschool Funding

Wyoming Freedom Scholarship (ESA), virtual public options, and district access.

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Funding guide
State programs

Main program

Program name: Wyoming Freedom Scholarship (Education Savings Account)

Admin: Wyoming Department of Education (WDE)

Typical award

Amount: Up to $7,000 per eligible student / year (K–12). Limited Pre-K seats may be income-based.

Disbursement: ESA funds in a program account (online marketplace + reimbursements for approved expenses).

Who qualifies

  • Residency: Student is a Wyoming resident.
  • Age/grade: K–12 (separate, limited Pre-K seats may be available).
  • Other: Student may not be enrolled full-time in a public school while using ESA funds; parent must agree to ESA terms and allowable-expense rules.

Timeline

  • Application window: Announced annually by WDE (typically winter for the following school year).
  • Status: In October 2025, WDE announced a temporary suspension of ESA payouts during litigation; check the WDE ESA hub for the latest.
  • Renewal: Returning families re-confirm eligibility each year.

Overview

Wyoming’s statewide ESA—called the Wyoming Freedom Scholarship—provides parent-directed funds (up to $7,000 per K–12 student) for approved educational expenses like curriculum, tutoring, therapies, testing, and technology. The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) oversees the program and hosts an ESA hub with the family handbook, expense guidance, and updates. Separately, families can choose district-operated virtual public schools (tuition-free public school at home), and many districts allow homeschoolers to access activities and part-time coursework under local policies.

Current status: WDE has posted that ESA payouts are temporarily suspended during ongoing litigation; always verify the latest on the WDE ESA hub before applying or purchasing.

Programs

Wyoming Freedom Scholarship (ESA)

  • Type: Education Savings Account (parent-directed funds)
  • Award: Up to $7,000 per student per year (K–12). Limited Pre-K seats (income-based) when offered.
  • Uses: Tuition & fees, curriculum & materials, tutoring, special-education services/therapies, tests and exam fees, educational technology, and other allowable expenses.
  • Admin: Wyoming Department of Education (online marketplace + reimbursements).

WDE Parents Hub — click “Education Savings Account (ESA)”

District Virtual Education (public school at home)

  • Type: Public school option (not ESA)
  • Award: No direct funds to families; the district supplies curriculum/devices per its policies.
  • Uses: Full-time public schooling from home via district virtual programs.
  • Admin: Local school districts; WDE Virtual Education oversight.

WDE — Virtual Education providers

Eligibility

  • Residency: Student must reside in Wyoming.
  • Age/grade: Generally K–12; Pre-K participation (if offered) is limited and income-based.
  • Public enrollment: Student may not be enrolled full-time in a public school while using ESA funds.
  • Parent agreement: Parent/guardian signs ESA agreement, maintains records, and uses funds only for allowable expenses.

How to apply

  1. Go to the WDE Parents Hub and select Education Savings Account (ESA).
  2. Create/verify your account and complete identity/residency checks.
  3. Upload required documents (residency, student age/identity, and Proof of income for Pre-K, if applicable).
  4. Review and sign the ESA parent agreement; set up your student’s plan and preferred providers in the marketplace.
  5. When funded, make purchases through the marketplace or submit reimbursements for approved items; keep receipts and track spending in the portal.

Go to the WDE ESA hub

Note: As of October 2025, WDE indicates ESA payouts are temporarily suspended during litigation; check hub updates before applying.

Covered expenses

  • Curriculum, textbooks, and instructional materials
  • Tutoring and instructional services
  • Special education services and therapies
  • Standardized tests, AP/IB/CLEP exams, test prep
  • Educational software and online courses
  • Supplies and learning materials
  • Educational field trips and classes (as allowed)
  • Technology for education (devices/accessories) where permitted
  • Fees (lab, exam, application) tied to education
  • Always check the current “Allowable & Disallowable Expense Guidance.”

Deadlines

Milestone Date Notes
Application window opens Typically early January For the following school year (confirm current dates on the ESA hub).
Application window closes Typically late March Late applications only if funds/space remain.
Initial funding availability Summer–early fall May shift with appropriations, onboarding, or court orders.

Docs & forms

Official sources

FAQs

Can ESA funds cover extracurriculars or athletics?
ESA funds can pay for educational services that meet program definitions. General sports participation fees or equipment may be restricted. Homeschool students often access public-school activities through district policies without using ESA funds.
What’s the current status of ESA funding disbursements?
WDE has posted that, as of October 2025, ESA payouts are temporarily suspended during litigation. Check the WDE ESA hub’s updates page for the latest before making purchases.
Can my student dual-enroll in a public school class while using the ESA?
Students may not be enrolled full-time in a public school while using ESA funds. Many districts offer part-time coursework or activities access—confirm local policies and ensure they align with ESA rules.

Contacts

ESA program support

Use the contact options in the ESA hub:
WDE Parents Hub — ESA

Wyoming Department of Education

edu.wyoming.gov

Law & regulations