Tennessee Education Savings Account (ESA) Program
What is the ESA program?
The ESA program allows eligible students who are zoned to attend Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Hamilton County Schools, or a school that was in the Achievement School District (ASD) on May 24, 2019, to use state and local money toward education expenses, including tuition and/or fees at approved non-public schools.
How to Apply
The Tennessee Education Savings Account (ESA) student application for the 2024-25 school year opens February 1, 2024. Click here for more information about the application process and eligibility guidelines.
ESA Announcements
ESA Family Office Hours are available on the following dates and mes:
- May 2 - Thursday 9-10 a.m. CT Click here to join the meeting.
- May 9 - Thursday 9-10 a.m. CT Click here to join the meeting.
- May 13 - Enrollment opens for Approved ESA students.
- May 14 - Tuesday 4:30-5:30 p.m. CT Click here to join the meeting.
- May 16 - Thursday 9-10 a.m. CT Click here to join the meeting.
- May 23 - Thursday 9-10 a.m. CT Click here to join the meeting.
- May 29 - Conditionally Eligible ESA students receive final determination.
- May 30 - Thursday 9-10 a.m. CT Click here to join the meeting.
- May 31 - All school fee payments due.
Tennessee Education Savings Account (ESA) State Law and State Board of Education Rule
The Tennessee Education Savings Account Program (ESA) was established and guided by state law, Tenn. Code Ann. 49-6-2601 et al. and State Board of Education Rule 0520-01-16.