Education Savings Accounts (ESA) at Wellspring Global Academy

Program Overview:

• Universal eligibility for all K-12 Arizona students
• Approximately $7,000 per student annually for grades 1-12
• Additional funding available for students with disabilities
• Funds can be used for tuition, curriculum, and approved educational expenses

Eligibility Requirements:

• Arizona residency
• School-age children (K-12)
• Students must not be enrolled in a public school while using ESA funds

Application Process:

1. Apply through the Arizona Department of Education's ESA portal
2. Submit required documentation, including proof of residency
3. Receive approval notification from the AZ Department of Education
4. Set up your ClassWallet account for fund management
5. Contact Wellspring to complete enrollment using ESA funds

Key Deadlines: Applications accepted year-round, with quarterly funding distribution

Direct Links:

Arizona ESA Application Portal

Arizona ESA Program Guidelines

Program Overview:

• Provides approximately 90% of state education funding per student
• Universal eligibility is being phased in by 2025
• Funds can be used for tuition and approved educational expenses

Eligibility Requirements:

• Arkansas residency
• K-12 students
• Current eligibility prioritizes certain student categories, expanding to universal eligibility by 2025

Application Process:

1. Apply through the Arkansas Department of Education portal
2. Submit required documentation, including proof of residency
3. Receive approval notification
4. Contact Wellspring to complete enrollment using Education Freedom Account funds

Key Deadlines: Annual application window; check the Arkansas Department of Education for current dates

Direct Links:

Arkansas Education Freedom Accounts Information

Arkansas ESA Application

Program Overview:

• Available to families with incomes up to 250% of the federal poverty level
• Funding allocated based on the state's education funding formula
• Approved for K-12 educational expenses, including private school tuition

Eligibility Requirements:

• Louisiana residency
• Income qualification (up to 250% of the federal poverty level)
• K-12 students
• Priority given to students from low-performing schools

Application Process:

1. Apply through the Louisiana Department of Education's portal
2. Submit income verification and residency documentation
3. Receive approval notification
4. Contact Wellspring to complete enrollment using ESA funds

Key Deadlines: Annual application window with specific deadlines set by the state

Direct Links:

Louisiana ESA Program Information

Louisiana ESA Application

Program Overview:

• Available to all New Hampshire K-12 students (as of June 2025)
• Average grant of approximately $5,200 per student
• Enrollment cap of 10,000 students for 2025-2026 school year (with automatic increases when demand rises)
• Funds can be used for tuition, curriculum, and approved educational expenses

Eligibility Requirements:

• New Hampshire residency
• K-12 students (ages 5-20)
• If enrollment cap is reached, priority is given to families with incomes at or below 350% of federal poverty level, current recipients, siblings, and students with special needs

Application Process:

• Apply through the Children's Scholarship Fund New Hampshire
• Submit required documentation, including proof of residency
• Receive approval notification
• Contact Wellspring to complete enrollment using Education Freedom Account funds

Key Deadlines: Applications accepted year-round, with funding prorated based on approval date

Direct Links:

New Hampshire EFA Program Information

New Hampshire EFA Application Portal

Program Overview:

• Established by Senate Bill 2 (89th Texas Legislature)
• Families apply directly to the schools of their choice
• If selected, funds flow through state-mandated bank accounts
• This program was recently approved in May 2025, with availability beginning in the school year of 2026-2027

Eligibility Requirements:

• Texas residency
• K-12 students
• Must meet program-specific requirements

Application Process:

1. Apply directly to Wellspring Global Academy
2. If accepted, apply for ESA funding through the Texas Education Agency
3. Funds will be deposited in a state-mandated bank account
4. Use the designated account to pay for Wellspring tuition and other approved expenses

Key Deadlines: Check Texas Education Agency website for current application windows

Direct Link:

Texas Education Savings Account Information