The application period for Alabama’s education savings account initiative, made possible through the CHOOSE Act, is set to close next Monday at midnight.

The initiative allows eligible Alabama families to apply online for educational savings for the next academic school year. If accepted, the funding received may go toward school tuition, tutoring, educational therapies, and other qualified education expenses at approved education service providers.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, a staunch supporter of the CHOOSE Act, told Alabamians to seize the educational opportunity while they still can.

“Taxpaying Alabama families want school choice, and our ESA program, the CHOOSE Act, is providing that unique opportunity,” said Ivey. “This program gives Alabama students greater flexibility to pursue educational options that meet their individual needs. I urge eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity and apply before the April 7 deadline.”

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The Governor also called the initiative a “wonderful opportunity” to improve Alabama’s future.

“Alabama families can start the new year with a great opportunity for school choice in their communities,” she said. “The CHOOSE Act will help our Alabama students receive the highest-quality education possible by giving greater flexibility to families to pursue educational options that meet their individual needs. It is a wonderful opportunity to make the future of Alabama stronger than ever.”

The CHOOSE Act provides $100 million in annual ESA funding for eligible Alabama families through the management of the Alabama Department of Revenue. Once found eligible to be admitted into the program, families can receive a $7,000 ESA to enter their student into a private or public school at the beginning of the next academic year. Those homeschooled will be up for a $2,000 ESA with a limit of $4,000 for each family.

Since applications opened in January 2025, students in every county throughout the state have applied, totaling more than 27,000 students. Once approved for funding, families will be notified in May, and Alabama students can begin using their ESA funds for approved expenses starting in July.

Austen Shipley is the News Director for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten