To All Scott County K-12 Catholic School Parents (Newly enrolled & returning):
ESA PROGRAM IS UNIVERSAL!
Iowa’s Students First Act allows all Iowa families to access ESA(s) for their K-12 student(s) attending accredited nonpublic schools – regardless of income.
An ESA is a public fund deposited into a government authorized account that can be used for tuition and other qualified educational expenses. All Iowa families should apply.
Even if you received an ESA in the past, you need to reapply each and every year!
We encourage all families to visit the Iowa Department of Education Website for additional information on the ESA program – Students First Education Savings Accounts | Department of Education (iowa.gov).
Iowa ESA Application Process & Eligibility
The upcoming ESA application period for the 2026-2027 school year has not been announced by the State of Iowa yet. Last year it was from April 16, 2025, to June 30, 2025. We expect the dates for 26-27 to be similar to last year. We will let you know the dates when know them. To apply when it opens, click the following link https://iowa.withodyssey.com/en/odyssey_auth/sign_up. If you already have an Odyssey account, click “sign in” below the login box.
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.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Mid-December – January 31, 2026: Parents must return to their Odyssey account to approve spring tuition.
2026-2027 Dates & Deadlines are not yet published.
- Family Tuition Plan: If your tuition is above the ESA amount you may be able to qualify for additional tuition assistance through the Family Tuition Plan. This state subsidized program is limited to Iowa families with total income of less than 400% of poverty.
- The application for the FTP is available at: www.assumptionhigh.org/familytuitionplan.