Alabama's CHOOSE Act
We are excited to inform you that our school is participating in Alabama's CHOOSE Act, a program designed to enhance educational opportunities for K-8 students. Below, you'll find essential information about the program and how it can benefit your family.
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The CHOOSE Act provides Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to eligible Alabama families. These ESAs offer financial support for various educational expenses, empowering families to tailor their children's learning experiences.
How It Works
If your child is:
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In their third year of kindergarten through 8th grade AND
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Enrolled at Alabama Waldorf School AND
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Approved for an ESA via ClassWallet
You will receive $7,000 per eligible child towards tuition, fees, and other eligible expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the 2025-2026 school year, students must:
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Be Alabama residents AND
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Be in their third year of kindergarten through 8th grade AND
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Have a household income not exceeding 300% of the federal poverty level for the 2024-2025 tax year.
The CHOOSE Act gives priority to students with special needs, siblings of participating students, and dependents of active-duty service members enrolled in or assigned to a priority school.
Application Process
CHOOSE Act applications for the 2025-2026 school year opened on January 2, 2025. The application period closes on April 7, 2025. To apply, you'll need:
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Student's birth certificate
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Proof of Alabama residency (e.g., recent tax return, state driver's license, utility bill), and
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Proof of income (e.g., most recent federal or state tax return, Forms W-2 or 1099).
Using ClassWallet
Once approved, you'll receive a welcome email from ClassWallet with instructions to access your digital wallet account. Through this platform, you can manage ESA funds and make payments to Alabama Waldorf School. All transactions are monitored to ensure they meet CHOOSE Act guidelines.
Keep in mind that this program is run by ClassWallet based on the state legislation. Alabama Waldorf School does not create any of the aforementioned rules or regulations and all funds are managed between you and the ClassWallet platform. All contracts you sign with Alabama Waldorf School remain applicable.
Support and Resources
CHOOSE Act Alabama Parent Guide
We are committed to supporting your family's educational journey and believe the CHOOSE Act offers valuable opportunities to enhance your child's learning experience as well as support the Alabama Waldorf School. We encourage all families to consider applying if they are eligible. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or for further assistance.