What is an ESA?

ESAs, or Educational Spending Accounts, are government-funded grants that parents can use for approved educational expenses, including curricula and books. The availability and rules for ESAs vary depending on where you live. You can learn more about ESA programs available in your state here.

How do I learn more about how to access and use ESA grants in my state?

Follow your state's link below for more information on how to register for an ESA program and use the funds to pay for Nautilus Homeschool.

• Alabama CHOOSE Act Program
• Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Program
• Arkansas Education Freedom Accounts
• Georgia Promise Scholarship
• Louisiana GATOR Scholarship
• New Hampshire Education Savings Account Program
• North Carolina ESA+ Program
• New York Children's Scholarship Fund
• South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund
• Utah Fits All Scholarship
• West Virginia Hope Scholarship

Does the Nautilus Homeschool curriculum qualify as an ESA expense?

Yes. Nautilus Homeschool is an approved educational service provider in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah, and West Virginia. In these states, the Nautilus curriculum and the books it uses are eligible educational expenses that you can cover with your ESA grant. Each program sets its own list of approved expenses, so follow your state's link above to confirm the current rules where you live.

How do I pay for Nautilus Homeschool with ESA funds?

Once you are enrolled in your state's ESA program, follow your state's link above for step-by-step instructions on how to use your funds to pay for Nautilus Homeschool. The exact process differs by state — some programs pay approved providers directly through an online marketplace, while others reimburse you after purchase. If you are unsure how payment works in your state, reach out and we will walk you through it.

Is Nautilus Homeschool secular?

Yes. Nautilus Homeschool is a fully secular, great-books-based curriculum. Our K-12 courses are built around rigorous literature and primary sources rather than any religious framework, so families of every background can use ESA funds to enroll.

More help

If you would like help or have any questions about using ESA funds with Nautilus Homeschool, feel free to reach out to us at team@nautilushomeschool.com.