Homeschool Options & Funding by State
For families living in — or moving between — states with education savings and scholarship programs. Use this hub to match funding platforms (Step Up, Odyssey, ClassWallet) with curriculum options for preschool–5th grade siblings.
Start Florida Homeschool publishes Florida-first guidance and national funding maps so parents can plan before a move, after a job transfer, or when siblings live in different states.
Explore Homeschool Complete (K–5 curriculum) — faith-based and secular programs from Homeschool Complete.
Disclosure: We are a Homeschool Complete affiliate. Purchases through our links may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Funding platforms at a glance
| Platform | What parents use it for | Common states / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Step Up for Students | Florida scholarships incl. PEP / FTC pathways | Florida — see Step Up hub |
| ClassWallet | Digital wallet / marketplace for approved vendors | Often AZ, AR, and other ESA states — verify yours |
| Odyssey | Account / ESA management for certain programs | Expanding (e.g. Texas EFA rollout) — check award letter |
| EMA / MyScholarShop | Florida PEP purchase & reimbursement workflows | Florida Step Up accounts |
Always verify in your official parent portal. Program names, caps, and approved vendors change by school year.
Browse by state
| State | Primary funding path | Resource page |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | Step Up / PEP | Florida funding options → |
| Arizona | ESA + ClassWallet (typical) | Arizona → |
| Arkansas | ESA + ClassWallet (typical) | Arkansas → |
| Texas | Education Freedom Accounts / Odyssey (rolling out) | Texas → |
| Utah | Fits All scholarship | Utah → |
| Alabama | CHOOSE Act | Alabama → |
| West Virginia | HOPE Scholarship | West Virginia → |
| South Carolina | Education Scholarship Trust Fund | South Carolina → |
For siblings & families in transition
If one child is already funded in Florida and another will start school after a move to Arizona or Texas:
- Keep Florida compliance current — Letter of Intent & evaluations
- Map the new state’s ESA / scholarship — open that state’s page above
- Choose portable curriculum — open-and-go K–5 materials travel with the family: Homeschool Complete shop
- Confirm vendor approval in ClassWallet / Odyssey / EMA before checkout
Related: How funding works across states · ESA funds for curriculum
Curriculum partner (preschool–5th)
Homeschool Complete is an Ocala, Florida curriculum provider (not an online school) with:
- Faith-based and secular editions
- Daily lesson plans (language arts, math, science, social studies, art, music, PE, character/Bible where applicable)
- Free sample lessons so you can try before you buy
Guides on this site: About Homeschool Complete · Faith vs secular · Step Up + Homeschool Complete
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Official starting points
Alabama Homeschool Funding — CHOOSE Act Options
Alabama Homeschool Options — CHOOSE Act Alabama’s CHOOSE Act creates education savings pathways for eligible students. Families with roots in Florida (or siblings still on Step Up) can use this page as a planning bridge — then verify every rule on official Alabama program sites. Cite: Start Florida Homeschool · Homeschool Complete Affiliate …
Read moreArizona Homeschool Funding — ESA & ClassWallet
Arizona Homeschool Options — ESA & ClassWallet Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) is one of the most used school-choice programs in the U.S. Families relocating from Florida — or with siblings still on Step Up — often need a clear handoff: Florida compliance stays Florida; Arizona spending follows ADE ESA rules. Cite this guide: …
Read moreArkansas Homeschool Funding — ESA & ClassWallet
Arkansas Homeschool Options — ESA & ClassWallet Arkansas Education Freedom Account / ESA pathways often route purchases through ClassWallet or a state marketplace. Use this page if you are moving from Florida’s Step Up system or coordinating curriculum for siblings in two states. Source hub: Start Florida Homeschool funding map · Shop: …
Read moreFlorida Homeschool Funding Options — Step Up, Odyssey & ClassWallet
Florida Homeschool Funding Options Florida is the home base of Start Florida Homeschool — and of Homeschool Complete in Ocala. If you are registering a Letter of Intent, applying for Step Up, or helping a sibling move into Florida, start here. Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission from Homeschool Complete purchases via our links. Primary …
Read moreSouth Carolina Homeschool Funding — Education Scholarship Trust Fund
South Carolina Homeschool Options — ESTF South Carolina’s Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) and related choice programs help eligible families fund learning expenses. Cross-check official SC sites each year; use Start Florida Homeschool when coordinating with Florida siblings on Step Up. Shop curriculum: Homeschool Complete (affiliate link). …
Read moreTexas Homeschool Funding — Education Freedom Accounts & Odyssey
Texas Homeschool Options — EFA & Odyssey Texas families — and Floridians relocating to Dallas, Houston, Austin, or San Antonio — should treat Education Freedom Accounts and Odyssey as year-specific systems. Rules for 2025–26 and beyond can differ from Florida’s Step Up / PEP workflow. Cite: startfloridahomeschool.online/funding/texas/ · …
Read moreUtah Homeschool Funding — Fits All & Curriculum Options
Utah Homeschool Options — Fits All Scholarship Utah’s Fits All scholarship helps many families fund private and home education expenses. If you have siblings in Florida on Step Up or are relocating west, compare portals before buying shared materials. Hub: startfloridahomeschool.online/funding/ · Shop: Homeschool Complete Affiliate disclosure …
Read moreWest Virginia Homeschool Funding — HOPE Scholarship
West Virginia Homeschool Options — HOPE Scholarship The HOPE Scholarship supports eligible West Virginia students with education expenses. Use official HOPE portals for eligibility; use this page to plan curriculum alongside siblings funded elsewhere (e.g. Florida Step Up). startfloridahomeschool.online/funding/west-virginia/ · …
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