How much is Indiana's school voucher worth?

Indiana's Choice Scholarship Program provides up to $7,752 per student per year. The program is income-based.

Income-Based Program

Do I Qualify for Indiana's School Voucher?

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

Choice Scholarship Program is income-based with a limit of approximately $111,000/year for a family of 4. Benefit: up to $7,752/student/year. Indiana's Choice Scholarship covers families earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level — about $111,000/year for a family of four. The scholarship amount depends on household income and grade level: lower-income families get a larger percentage of the state per-pupil funding. In 2023, Indiana removed the requirement that a student attend public school first. Apply directly through the Indiana DOE portal.

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

Apply at https://www.in.gov/doe/students/private-school-choice/. Indiana's Choice Scholarship covers families earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level — about $111,000/year for a family of four. The scholarship amount depends on household income and grade level: lower-income families get a larger percentage of the state per-pupil funding. In 2023, Indiana removed the requirement that a student attend public school first. Apply directly through the Indiana DOE portal.

2026 eligibility, income limits, and how to apply

Choice Scholarship Program is income-based. A family of 4 earning under $111,000/year likely qualifies for up to $7,752/student/year.

Max Benefit

$7,752

per student / year

Eligibility

Income-Based

See limits below

Grades

K–12

covered

Program Launch

2011 (expanded 2023)

Choice Scholarship

Check Your Eligibility

Enter your household size and income to check against Indiana's 2026 limit.

Number of school-age children (K–12)

Annual household income ($)

Gross income before taxes. Income limit shown is for a family of 4; limits scale with household size.

Indiana Voucher Income Limits — 2026

Approximate limits by household size. Exact limits set by the state program.

Household size	Annual income limit (est.)
1 person	~$53,600/year
2 people	~$72,800/year
3 people	~$91,900/year
4 people (reference)	~$111,000/year
5 people	~$128,100/year
6 people	~$147,200/year
7 people	~$166,300/year
8+ people	~$185,400/year

Estimates based on Indiana program income limit scaled by federal poverty level ratios. Check the official program for exact thresholds.

How to Apply for Indiana's Program

Program: Choice Scholarship Program

Deadline: Applications open year-round through the Indiana Department of Education

Indiana's Choice Scholarship covers families earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level — about $111,000/year for a family of four. The scholarship amount depends on household income and grade level: lower-income families get a larger percentage of the state per-pupil funding. In 2023, Indiana removed the requirement that a student attend public school first. Apply directly through the Indiana DOE 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

Applications open year-round through the Indiana Department of Education. Programs with fixed windows often have waitlists. Apply on the first day the portal opens.

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