Iowa education savings account applications open for upcoming academic year

The Iowa Department of Education announced that the Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) program officially opens for applications for the 2025-26 school year Wednesday, April 16, at 8 a.m. Parents and guardians can access the online application from a link on the Students First Education Savings Accounts webpage. Applications are available in English and Spanish and will be accepted until Monday, June 30, at 11:59 p.m. All Iowa resident K-12 students are eligible for the ESA program, regardless of their family income. Funds held in an ESA can be used for tuition, fees and other eligible qualified education expenses.