Art lessons and supplies with New Hampshire ESA and scholarship funds

What is covered, conditions and how to pay

Status

Covered with conditions. Art programs and student art materials covered; bulk crafting is not.

Conditions

Arts classes and programs as specialized education programs (for example photography, theater and drama), from an approved provider. Art materials and curriculum for the individual student, since 'exposure to and appreciation of art' is a core knowledge domain. Digital art/drawing tablets are digital electronic devices (cap $800).

Limits

Digital art tablet $800 per item; reasonable quantities only.

Payment routes

Marketplace Orders, Direct Pay Orders, Reimbursement Orders

Documentation

Direct Pay invoice or receipt for classes; Marketplace order or retailer receipt for materials.

Not allowed

Bulk crafting supplies; materials to make household or personal items; resin projects; die-cutting machines, kilns, laser engravers and other manufacturing machines; items for resale or gifting; tickets for theatre or ballet.

Example

A drawing class from an approved provider

Source

CSF NH EFA Parent Handbook, Allowable Use Categories, 'Education programs; tuition and fees pursuant to (RSA 194-F:2 II.(j))', p. 23; Prohibited, pp. 27–28 (version Updated August 2026). Checked 2026-10-19.

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