Tutoring with North Carolina ESA and scholarship funds

What is covered, conditions and how to pay

Status

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

Conditions

ESA+ students with disabilities only. Tutoring and supplemental teaching, live (not recorded), online or in person, from a tutor or teacher enrolled with SEAA. Two categories: Tutoring (Core Academic Subjects) for math, science, English/language arts and social studies, which counts toward the $500 academic spending requirement; and Tutoring (Other) for art, music and foreign languages, which does not count.

Limits

No dollar cap stated. Statute requires an individual or facility accredited by a State, regional or national accrediting organization.

Payment routes

Pay vendor (services from SEAA-enrolled providers), ClassWallet Marketplace (products only)

Documentation

Invoice from the enrolled provider uploaded through Pay vendor, with the amount and one expense category.

Not allowed

Recorded classes; tutors not enrolled with SEAA; reimbursement for out-of-pocket tutoring; out-of-state services; classes for parents.

Example

Live online math tutoring from an enrolled tutor

Source

Parent Guide to Allowable Expenses, 2026-2027 School Year (NCSEAA), Part 2. Services, 'Tutoring/Supplemental Teaching Services', p. 16 (version 2026-2027 School Year (PDF created 2026-09-28)). Checked 2026-10-19.

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