North Carolina expense categories for ESA and scholarship funds
- 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
| ESA+ | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
How this table is compiled: sources and methodology.
