Applications for eligible students are available until September 1.
State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourages families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.
Baird said the program provides monetary scholarships to students with disabilities that can be used toward educational resources to best meet their learning needs. Funds can be used for pre-approved educational programs, therapies, services, tuition and fees at private schools, curricular materials, and other expenses related to the student’s education.
"Offering tailored educational options is vital for students with disabilities," Baird said. "These scholarships empower parents to choose the resources and support systems that best meet their child's specific learning needs."
Scholarships are available to students between the ages of 5 and 22 who reside in Indiana, require special education services and meet certain financial requirements. Scholarship funds are not considered income and do not impact any other financial aid like Medicaid that students may already receive.
During the 2024 legislative session, Baird co-authored a new law expanding ESAs to the siblings of students who have disabilities, even if those siblings do not have a disability. Students without a disability requiring special education services can receive state tuition support up to $8,000, and students who require special education services support can receive up to $20,000.
Applications for eligible students are available until Sept. 1. For more information, including a list of providers and qualified schools, and to apply, visit in.gov/tos/inesa.
State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourages families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.
Baird said the program provides monetary scholarships to students with disabilities that can be used toward educational resources to best meet their learning needs. Funds can be used for pre-approved educational programs, therapies, services, tuition and fees at private schools, curricular materials, and other expenses related to the student’s education.
"Offering tailored educational options is vital for students with disabilities," Baird said. "These scholarships empower parents to choose the resources and support systems that best meet their child's specific learning needs."
Scholarships are available to students between the ages of 5 and 22 who reside in Indiana, require special education services and meet certain financial requirements. Scholarship funds are not considered income and do not impact any other financial aid like Medicaid that students may already receive.
During the 2024 legislative session, Baird co-authored a new law expanding ESAs to the siblings of students who have disabilities, even if those siblings do not have a disability. Students without a disability requiring special education services can receive state tuition support up to $8,000, and students who require special education services support can receive up to $20,000.
Applications for eligible students are available until Sept. 1. For more information, including a list of providers and qualified schools, and to apply, visit in.gov/tos/inesa.
Workforce Pell in Indiana, unlocking federal financial aid for short‑term, in-demand job training, partner with Ivy Tech, VU
Wabash General Hospital recognized among hospitals patients would highly recommend
IDOT warns of pavement failures during hot weather
Lawrence County Veterans Commission formation moves forward
Lawrence County Jail temporarily closed
Valentine trial motion hearing held
$22 million Fourth of July water roller coaster coming to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
ISDA Launches IMAGE Cost-Share Program for southwest Indiana producers
July 4th: Red Cross offers safety tips for a harmless holiday
Governor Braun highlights America 250 Celebrations, encourages communities to participate with sSpecial grant program
Know your fireworks laws, safety this holiday season
LCMH receives recognition from American Heart Association program
New dean announced at Vincennes University
NWS issues weather upgrade
Indiana 211 has information on community cooling centers
Indiana Gov. Braun directs state to reimburse local governments for gas tax holiday revenue
Ambulance service legislation headed to governor
Three arrested in Lawrence County
