What is the next Iowa ESA deadline?
November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., the close of the half-year application window for a $4,074 spring award.
What happens after a half-year approval?
Funds become available December 1, 2026. The school and parent must confirm enrollment and tuition in the Odyssey portal by 11:59 p.m. January 14, 2027, and eligibility is finalized January 15.
When do 2027-28 applications open?
The state has not announced the dates yet. Iowa Code allows requests between January 1 and June 30 before the school year; for 2026-27 the window ran April 16 to June 30, 2026.
What other dates matter?
The federal scholarship tax credit begins in 2027, and STO and CTO grant deadlines are set by each organization, so ask your school in the winter.
| Full-year | Half-year | |
|---|---|---|
| Application window | Apr 16 – Jun 30, 2026 | Oct 15 – Nov 15, 2026 |
| Amount | $8,148 | $4,074 |
| Enrollment and payment deadline | Sep 30, 2026 | Jan 14, 2027 |
What should we do next?
Take the two-minute funding check. An advisor confirms which of these sources fit your child and sends the dates that apply.