Alabama CHOOSE Act for families

Q: How much does Alabama CHOOSE Act pay?

$7,000 per student enrolled in a participating school. $2,000 per student in a home education program, up to $4,000 per family.

Alabama's CHOOSE Act gives eligible K-12 students an education savings account for private school or homeschool costs, paid as a refundable tax credit.

Checked against the program's own sources on Oct 14, 2026. Each fact links to its source.

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How much does Alabama CHOOSE Act pay?

$7,000 per student enrolled in a participating school.1
$2,000 per student in a home education program, up to $4,000 per family.1

Who qualifies for Alabama CHOOSE Act?

For 2026-27: Alabama residents in grades K5-12 in a household at or below 300% of the federal poverty level for the 2025 tax year.1
From 2027-28 on, there is no income requirement: any Alabama resident in grades K5-12 can apply.1

What can Alabama CHOOSE Act pay for?

Tuition, fees and other qualified education expenses at approved education service providers in Alabama.1

See the full list of Alabama CHOOSE Act eligible expenses

When can you apply for Alabama CHOOSE Act?

Applications for 2026-27 opened January 2, 2026 for new families and are now closed.1

How do you apply for Alabama CHOOSE Act?

Families apply through the program itself, not through ChoicePaid.

CHOOSE Act program page

Find approved providers in Alabama

From the state's own published lists.

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One budget across every provider, with receipts and reimbursement packets.

Are you a provider?

How to get approved and paid by Alabama CHOOSE Act.

Sources

1. CHOOSE Act Alabama program page, classwallet.com, checked Oct 14, 2026

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