Homeschool Funding in Alaska

Correspondence Program Allotments

Alaska stands out as one of the few states where homeschoolers can access direct public funding through correspondence study programs. For the 2025-26 school year, the IDEA Homeschool program provides:

• $2,700 per student (K-12) in annual allotment funds
• $300 per preschooler (age 4) for early learning materials

These allotment funds can be used for a wide range of educational expenses, including curriculum materials, textbooks, school supplies, technology, tutoring, music or activity lessons, and other items related to your child's education. The funds are typically reimbursed or spent on the family's behalf through the correspondence program.

Other correspondence programs such as PACE (Providing Accessible Community Education) and various district-run programs offer similar allotments, though exact amounts may vary.

Important Enrollment Deadlines

You must enroll in a correspondence program before the state's annual cutoff date to receive allotment funding. For the 2025-26 school year, that deadline was October 24, 2025. Plan ahead if you are considering this option for the following year.

Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program

Beginning in 2027, a new federal tax credit scholarship program will make scholarships available to eligible Alaska families making up to 300% of the state's median gross income. These funds can be applied toward tuition, fees, dual-enrollment courses, educational therapies, tutors, and supplies for private, charter, micro, and homeschool settings.

No State Tax Credits or ESA Programs

Outside of the correspondence allotment, Alaska does not currently offer a state-level education savings account (ESA), voucher program, or homeschool tax credit. However, you may deduct eligible educational expenses at the federal level through a Coverdell Education Savings Account (up to $2,000 per year) if you meet income requirements.