Technology with North Carolina ESA and scholarship funds

What is covered, conditions and how to pay

Status

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

Conditions

ESA+ students with disabilities only. Educational technology designed to assist individuals with disabilities and used for education (vision, hearing, speech communication, learning/cognition/development, computers and related, sensory items). One computer, one general-purpose tablet, one interactive whiteboard and one set of headphones every three years; accessories once every three years, ordered within 30 days of the device. Educational apps by reimbursement with prior SEAA approval.

Limits

Three-year limit per device type; accessories and service plans within 30 calendar days of the device order; up to five fidgets or chews per order. No dollar caps stated. Does not count toward the $500 requirement.

Payment routes

ClassWallet Marketplace (products only), Reimbursement (three cases only)

Documentation

Marketplace order; for apps, SEAA approval before purchase and then a reimbursement request.

Not allowed

Televisions; ordinary watches or fitness trackers; printer cartridges and batteries bought separately; laminators; cutting machines; household appliances.

Example

A laptop (one every three years)

Source

Parent Guide to Allowable Expenses, 2026-2027 School Year (NCSEAA), Educational Technology, pp. 9–13; 'Three-Year Limitation on Educational Technology', p. 12 (version 2026-2027 School Year (PDF created 2026-09-28)). Checked 2026-10-19.

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