Private School Is Now Affordable

No.  Families may apply for ESTF and inquire about enrollment at the same time.

ESTF provides up to $7,500 per student. Tuition varies by grade level, and the scholarship does cover all current tuitions at THA.

No. ESTF is not a loan and does not need to be repaid.

ESTF is available for K5–12 students who meet state eligibility requirements.

Eligibility is based on state guidelines. Many families are surprised to learn they qualify.

To qualify for the 2026-2027 school year, the student must:

● Be a resident of South Carolina;
● Have a household income that does not exceed 500% of the federal poverty guidelines
● Agree to enroll the student (in any year between Kindergarten and 12th Grade) for the 2026-27 school year in a school other
than a public school in your residential school district.

• Tuition and Fees at an approved independent school 
• Tuition and fees for an approved nonpublic online education service provider or course - ○ Math ○ English / Grammar / Reading ○ Science ○ Social Studies ○ Foreign Language ○ Art ○ Music ○ Test Preparation ○ Study Skills
• Textbooks and student workbooks - ○ Math ○ English/Grammar/Reading ○ Science ○ Social Studies ○ Foreign Language ○ Art ○ Music 
• Reading books 
• Instructional materials 
• Computer hardware (view the Participant Guide for detailed information)
• Technological devices (view the Participant Guide for detailed information) 
• Curriculum - ○ Math ○ English/Grammar/Reading ○ Science ○ Social Studies ○ Foreign Language ○ Art ○ Music 
• Tutoring - ○ Math ○ English/Grammar/Reading ○ Science ○ Social Studies ○ Foreign Language ○ Art ○ Music 
• Educational therapies for students with disabilities - ○ ABA Therapy ○ Speech Therapy ○ Physical Therapy ○ Occupational Therapy ○ Vision Therapy ○ Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Therapies 
• Fees for transportation through an approved school or service provider. This does not include gas mileage provided by a parent or
  guardian. $3,000 annual limit.  IMPORTANT NOTE: Transportation fees MUST be submitted as a separate transaction (not included on a tuition invoice).

There is no reimbursement. Your student’s ESTF scholarship will be made available in a Digital Wallet provided by ClassWallet. Using this account, you will be able to make direct payments and purchases with your student’s scholarship funds.