Attention Assumption Parents: Please read the following message from the SCCS office regarding the ESA program.
TO ALL SCOTT COUNTY K-12 CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTS (Newly enrolled & returning)
ESA PROGRAM GOES UNIVERSAL!
Beginning this fall, Iowa’s Students First Act allows all Iowa families to access ESA(s) for their K-12 student(s) attending accredited nonpublic schools – regardless of income.
An ESA is a public fund deposited into a government authorized account that can be used for tuition and other qualified educational expenses. All Iowa families should apply. Even if you received an ESA in the past, you need to reapply each and every year!
We encourage all families to visit the Iowa Department of Education Website for additional information on the ESA program – Students First Education Savings Accounts | Department of Education (iowa.gov).
Iowa ESA Application Process & Eligibility
The upcoming ESA application period is from April 16, 2025, to June 30, 2025. To apply, click the following link https://iowa.withodyssey.com/en/odyssey_auth/sign_up. If you already have an Odyssey account, click “sign in” below the login box.
If you do not have access to a computer or otherwise find yourself unable to complete the ESA application independently, you may email martha.korneisel@sccsiowa.org or rose.strickland@sccsiowa.org or call Martha at 563.326.5313 ext. 223 or Rose at 563.326.5313 ext. 269.
Important 2025-26 Dates & Deadlines
April 16, 2025 – ESA Applications Open. Parents/Guardians can begin applying for an ESA at 8:00 AM. We encourage families to apply early.
June 30, 2025 – ESA Applications Close. LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Late July – September 30, 2025 – Parents must log in to their Odyssey account and approve fall tuition as submitted by their child’s school. If this is not done by September 30th, your student will forfeit their ESA for the entire school year.
Mid-December thru January 31, 2026 – Parents must return to their Odyssey account to approve spring tuition. This is required to retain the approved ESA for 2nd semester.
Family Tuition Plan: If your tuition is above the ESA amount you may be able to qualify for additional tuition assistance through the Family Tuition Plan. This state subsidized program is limited to Iowa families with total income of less than 400% of poverty.
The application for the FTP is available at: www.assumptionhigh.org/familytuitionplan.
