Your child. Your choices.
Indiana School Choice Guide
Public, private, charter, homeschool or online: weigh every path, understand vouchers, and choose what fits your child.
A good choice starts with the whole picture
Your choices include district public schools, charter schools, private campuses, homeschool and online programs. Each offers a different routine, learning environment and level of family involvement. Choice scholarship vouchers help with tuition at participating private schools—not every kind of schooling. Indiana students in K-12 have universal eligibility from 2026-27, with no income cap. Check the Indiana Department of Education’s current requirements and the school’s participation before proceeding.
State scholarship funds go to your participating school rather than into your family’s bank account. Secure admission at a participating school before seeking a Choice Scholarship award. In most cases, that school sends the scholarship application to the Indiana Department of Education for your family.
Explore the guide
Understand choice scholarship vouchers
See where state tuition support fits into your decision, who is eligible, and how participating private schools receive funding.
Take a closer lookWeigh the possibilities
Read perspectives on online learning and school fit. Looking for the best vouchers starts with understanding the program and your child’s needs.
Take a closer lookMeet potential schools
Compare school settings and approaches, from small campuses to online options, as you look for the best choice schools for your family.
Take a closer lookClear up your questions
Work through common questions about who qualifies, possible extra costs, the application and annual renewal.
Take a closer lookMap out your next steps
Set your priorities, visit your shortlisted schools, and prepare for admissions and scholarship paperwork.
Take a closer lookCheck the official details
Find the state’s published requirements and award information so you can compare options with reliable facts.
Take a closer lookAnother path to consider
Could online learning fit your family?
Compare the daily routine of an online program with learning on campus. Flexibility and an individual pace may suit your child, but teacher support and family involvement matter, too. Some participating private online schools accept choice scholarship vouchers; confirm approval with the school.
An online option: INDILA
Consider Indiana Individualized Learning Academy alongside your other options when exploring a more individualized, home-based school day.
Visit INDILAWhich school path feels right for your child?
Turn your priorities into a shortlist, compare the practical details, and find out where vouchers can help.
Make your school choice plan