How much is Alabama's school voucher worth?

Alabama's CHOOSE Act provides up to $7,000 per student per year. The program is universal — all K–12 students qualify regardless of income.

Universal Program — No Income Limit

Do I Qualify for Alabama's School Voucher?

Q: Do I qualify for Alabama's school voucher program?

CHOOSE Act is a universal program — no income limit. Benefit: $7,000/student/year. Alabama's CHOOSE Act is universal — any student attending a non-public school or homeschooling qualifies. The $7,000 annual scholarship goes into a scholarship granting organization account. Lower-income families get priority in the initial enrollment period. Apply through the Alabama Scholarship Granting Organization portal.

Q: How do I apply for Alabama's school voucher?

Apply at https://www.alabamachoose.gov/. Alabama's CHOOSE Act is universal — any student attending a non-public school or homeschooling qualifies. The $7,000 annual scholarship goes into a scholarship granting organization account. Lower-income families get priority in the initial enrollment period. Apply through the Alabama Scholarship Granting Organization portal.

2026 eligibility, income limits, and how to apply

CHOOSE Act is a universal program. No income test. Any Alabama K–12 student can apply for $7,000/year per student.

Max Benefit

$7,000

per student / year

Eligibility

Universal

No income test

Grades

K–12

covered

Program Launch

2025

CHOOSE Act

Check Your Eligibility

Alabama's program is universal. Enter your family details to see estimated benefit.

Number of school-age children (K–12)

How to Apply for Alabama's Program

Program: CHOOSE Act

Deadline: Spring enrollment window; check ALChoose.gov for dates

Alabama's CHOOSE Act is universal — any student attending a non-public school or homeschooling qualifies. The $7,000 annual scholarship goes into a scholarship granting organization account. Lower-income families get priority in the initial enrollment period. Apply through the Alabama Scholarship Granting Organization portal.

Confirm your school is approved

Private schools must be accredited and registered with the state program to accept voucher or ESA students. Contact the school directly or check the program's approved school list.

Gather documents

Typically: child's birth certificate, proof of state residency, income documentation (recent tax return or pay stubs), and current school enrollment records.

Apply before the window closes

Spring enrollment window; check ALChoose.gov for dates. Programs with fixed windows often have waitlists. Apply on the first day the portal opens.

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