Qualifying Expenses

Qualifying expenses include tuition to a nonpublic school or a base curriculum that covers at a minimum, the four core subjects of English language arts, math, science, and social studies. It’s not possible to provide a complete list of qualifying expenses, but they must be directly related to the education of the eligible student and reasonable and necessary to fulfill the requirements of the academic instruction.

Qualifying expenses would also include expenses related to the four core subjects. Unlike Empowering Parents grants, qualifying expenses don’t include expenses for extracurricular or nonacademic activities.

Expenses that Might Qualify

Advanced Placement exams

Base curriculum that includes the four core subjects, at a minimum

College admission tests

Industry-recognized certification exams

Nationally standardized assessments and preparatory courses

Tuition or fees for nonpublic school that includes the four core subjects

Textbooks for the four core subjects

Transportation costs

Tutoring for the four core subjects

Nonqualifying Expenses

Big-screen televisions

Dual-credit courses for college classes taken in high school

Empowering Parents grant purchases

Entertainment

Expenses the Advanced Opportunities reimbursement covers

Expenses for anyone not eligible for the parental choice tax credit or advance payment

Expenses for students attending public school

Extracurricular/nonacademic activities

Gaming computers

Homeschool academic instruction that a parent provides

Uniforms

Vacations

Vehicles

For more information about qualifying expenses, see House Bill 93 Section 2(f)