North Carolina expense categories for ESA and scholarship funds

Each category shows its coverage status. Open a category for what is covered, the conditions, how to pay, and providers in that category.
  • Tutoring

    Covered with conditions. Covered from SEAA-enrolled tutors; for students with disabilities only.

  • Curriculum

    Covered with conditions. Covered in five academic subjects; for students with disabilities only.

  • Textbooks and workbooks

    Covered with conditions. Covered if the school requires them, core subjects; disability-only program.

  • Online classes

    Covered with conditions. Live online classes from enrolled providers; for students with disabilities only.

  • Private school tuition

    Covered with conditions. Covered at DNPE-registered schools; for students with disabilities only.

  • Therapies (students with a disability)

    Covered with conditions. Covered from licensed, SEAA-enrolled therapists; disability-only program.

  • Technology

    Covered with conditions. Assistive and educational technology covered; one device each three years.

  • Music lessons

    Covered with conditions. Music lessons from enrolled providers only; no instruments; disability-only program.

  • Art lessons and supplies

    Covered with conditions. Visual and performing arts lessons only; no supplies; disability-only program.

  • Languages

    Covered with conditions. Foreign language curriculum and tutoring covered; not counted toward $500.

  • Physical education

    Not covered. PE classes, sports and equipment are not covered by ESA+.

  • Tests and assessments

    Covered with conditions. Standardized, AP and college entrance test fees covered; disability-only program.

  • Educational supplies

    Not covered. Consumable school supplies are not covered by ESA+.

  • Educational outings and tickets

    Not covered. Field trips and event tickets are not covered by ESA+.

  • Transportation

    Covered with conditions. Covered with a signed contract and an enrolled provider; disability-only program.

All categories as a table

North Carolina expense categories and coverage status
ESA+
TutoringCovered with conditions. Covered from SEAA-enrolled tutors; for students with disabilities only.
CurriculumCovered with conditions. Covered in five academic subjects; for students with disabilities only.
Textbooks and workbooksCovered with conditions. Covered if the school requires them, core subjects; disability-only program.
Online classesCovered with conditions. Live online classes from enrolled providers; for students with disabilities only.
Private school tuitionCovered with conditions. Covered at DNPE-registered schools; for students with disabilities only.
Therapies (students with a disability)Covered with conditions. Covered from licensed, SEAA-enrolled therapists; disability-only program.
TechnologyCovered with conditions. Assistive and educational technology covered; one device each three years.
Music lessonsCovered with conditions. Music lessons from enrolled providers only; no instruments; disability-only program.
Art lessons and suppliesCovered with conditions. Visual and performing arts lessons only; no supplies; disability-only program.
LanguagesCovered with conditions. Foreign language curriculum and tutoring covered; not counted toward $500.
Physical educationNot covered. PE classes, sports and equipment are not covered by ESA+.
Tests and assessmentsCovered with conditions. Standardized, AP and college entrance test fees covered; disability-only program.
Educational suppliesNot covered. Consumable school supplies are not covered by ESA+.
Educational outings and ticketsNot covered. Field trips and event tickets are not covered by ESA+.
TransportationCovered with conditions. Covered with a signed contract and an enrolled provider; disability-only program.

How this table is compiled: sources and methodology.