How much is Arkansas's school voucher worth?

Arkansas's LEARNS Act Education Freedom Account provides up to $6,672 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 Arkansas's School Voucher?

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

LEARNS Act Education Freedom Account is a universal program — no income limit. Benefit: $6,672/student/year. Arkansas's Education Freedom Account is universal — no income test. The benefit amount equals 90% of the state per-pupil foundation funding (~$7,413 base, so ~$6,672/yr per student). Funds can be used for private school tuition, tutoring, homeschool curriculum, and therapy. Apply through the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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

Apply at https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/education-freedom-accounts. Arkansas's Education Freedom Account is universal — no income test. The benefit amount equals 90% of the state per-pupil foundation funding (~$7,413 base, so ~$6,672/yr per student). Funds can be used for private school tuition, tutoring, homeschool curriculum, and therapy. Apply through the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

2026 eligibility, income limits, and how to apply

LEARNS Act Education Freedom Account is a universal program. No income test. Any Arkansas K–12 student can apply for $6,672/year per student.

Max Benefit

$6,672

per student / year

Eligibility

Universal

No income test

Grades

K–12

covered

Program Launch

2023

LEARNS Act

Check Your Eligibility

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

Number of school-age children (K–12)

How to Apply for Arkansas's Program

Program: LEARNS Act Education Freedom Account

Deadline: Enrollment typically opens in spring for fall start

Arkansas's Education Freedom Account is universal — no income test. The benefit amount equals 90% of the state per-pupil foundation funding (~$7,413 base, so ~$6,672/yr per student). Funds can be used for private school tuition, tutoring, homeschool curriculum, and therapy. Apply through the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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

Enrollment typically opens in spring for fall start. Programs with fixed windows often have waitlists. Apply on the first day the portal opens.

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