The Wyoming Department of Education has announced the official opening of the Universal Family Application for the state’s Education Savings Account (ESA) program.
Starting Thursday at 1 p.m., eligible families across Wyoming can apply to participate in the program, which provides financial support for a variety of educational expenses.
The ESA program, established under the Wyoming Education Savings Account Act of 2024 and later amended by the Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act, offers $7,000 annually to eligible students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The funds, available beginning in the 2025–26 school year, can be used for a range of education-related costs. All students within the designated grade range are eligible, regardless of household income.
To help families understand the program and application process, the Department of Education recommends reviewing the Wyoming ESA Family Handbook. An informational video is also available online at tinyurl.com/wyoming-esa.
Families applying for the program should have the following documents ready:
Parent and child Social Security numbers
Child’s birth certificate or passport
Proof of Wyoming residency
Recent tax returns showing Adjusted Gross Income, or proof of TANF/SNAP enrollment (required for pre-K applications only)
Once an application is submitted, families will receive email updates regarding their application status and any additional steps needed. After funding availability is confirmed, a contract will be emailed for signature. Final approval notifications may not be sent until after June 25, and ESA funds will become accessible starting in July.
With input from Wyoming News Now and SweetwaterNOW.
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