2026-27 ESA: Important Dates & Deadlines

Iowa ESA Application Portal Opens

Date: April 16, 2026

Details: Parents and guardians can begin applying for an ESA at 8:00 AM.

Link: https://support.withodyssey.com/hc/en-us/articles/35839656162203-Key-Program-Dates-for-the-Iowa-Students-First-ESA

Additional program dates for the 2026-27 school year will be shared as they are confirmed by Odyssey.

If you do not have access to a computer or otherwise find yourself unable to complete the ESA application independently, you may email martha.korneisel@sccsiowa.org or rose.strickland@sccsiowa.org or call Martha at 563.326.2667 ext. 2223 or Rose at 563.326.2667 ext. 2269.

Please see our Parent Resources page for more ESA information.