Does Indiana pay families to homeschool?
No. Indiana treats a homeschool as a non-accredited nonpublic school that must provide 180 days of instruction and keep attendance records, and no state program pays the parent to teach. The Choice voucher requires enrollment at an accredited Choice school.
Can a virtual or hybrid school take the Choice voucher?
Yes, if it is on the state list. 9 metro schools on the 2026-27 list carry a Virtual or Hybrid instruction type, including several online schools with downtown Indianapolis addresses.
Can a child with an IEP learn at home on an ESA?
Partly. ESA funds can buy curricular materials, approved tutoring, therapies and individual courses, but IDOE excludes full-time online schools and does not pay a parent to tutor their own child.
Will the 2027 federal credit help homeschoolers?
It may: IDOE says the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit can support homeschool students in households within 300% of area median income, through participating SGOs, starting in 2027.
Are low-cost online Christian schools an option?
Some families look at online programs such as American Faith Academy (AmFaith). Before enrolling, check whether a particular online school appears on IDOE's Choice list, because only listed schools can receive the voucher.
| Setting | Choice voucher | ESA (with IEP/SP) | Federal 2027 credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeschool | No | Materials, tutors, therapies | Possibly, via SGOs |
| Virtual school on the Choice list | Yes | Full-time online excluded | Possibly |
| Hybrid school on the Choice list | Yes | Approved schools only | Possibly |