When is the next Indiana Choice Scholarship deadline?
January 15, 2027, the close of period two for 2026-27; the window opens November 1, 2026.
When do 2027-28 applications open?
March 1, 2027 for Choice period one, which closes September 1. The ESA application has opened on March 1 each year, with a priority window through April 15 in 2026.
When does the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit start?
January 1, 2027. SGOs must be approved by IDOE by December 31, 2026 to take part in the 2027 tax year.
Is there a deadline for On My Way Pre-K or CCDF?
No fixed close date was published for 2026-27; both run through Early Ed Connect, and CCDF places new applicants on a waitlist.
| Program | Next date | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Choice period two | Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 | Half-year awards |
| Federal SGO approval | Dec 31, 2026 | Last day for SGOs to qualify for 2027 |
| Education Freedom Tax Credit | Jan 1, 2027 | Donor credit begins |
| Choice period one, 2027-28 | Mar 1 – Sep 1, 2027 | Full-year awards |