NCSEAA GRANTS

Scholarships are awarded by lottery

North Carolina offers two scholarship programs that help families afford nonpublic (private and home) schools. Funds for these programs are limited, so new applicants are entered into a lottery where they have an equal chance of being selected. Families may apply to more than one program, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements of each.

OPPORTUNITY Scholarship

Expands school choice for eligible students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

  • The Opportunity Scholarship is an income-based program that helps families pay tuition and fees. Awards up to $6,492 for the 2023-2024 school year

  • Eligible families who applied between the February 1 – March 1 priority deadline window will receive first-round awards in late April for the 2023-2024 school year.  Please check your email and MyPortal notifications during the last week of April.

  • Eligible families who apply after the March 1st priority deadline could be considered for an award offer over the summer, only if funds remain available.

  • This scholarship covers tuition and required fees at a participating nonpublic school.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS INCOME REQUIREMENTS

Application Dates

Applications will open February 1, 2024. The priority deadline is March 1, 2024. The application may remain open after March 1, 2024, subject to the availability of funds.

EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT (ESA+)

 
 
 
 
 
 

Expands school choice for eligible students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

North Carolina’s Education Student Accounts (ESA+) program is available to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Funds may be used to pay tuition and fees for eligible private schools, and for expenses such as speech therapy, tutoring services, and educational technology.

  • $9,000 annual award; students with certain designated disabilities may be eligible to receive $17,000 a year.

  • Families may choose from a variety of learning environments, a including private schools, home schools, or co-enrollment.

  • Eligibility based on documentation of a disability and other program requirements.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Application Dates

Applications will open February 1, 2024. The priority deadline is March 1, 2024. The application may remain open after March 1, 2024, subject to the availability of funds.

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Flaming Sword Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.