Use Your North Carolina ESA Funds for Tutoring

Learner is an approved tutoring provider for the North Carolina ESA+ program for students with disabilities.

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Find a tutor using your North Carolina ESA+ funds

The North Carolina Education Student Accounts (ESA+) program provides education savings accounts specifically for students with documented disabilities. Families can use ESA+ funds for approved educational expenses including personalized tutoring, therapies, curriculum, and technology. Learner is an approved ESA+ provider, offering 1:1 online tutoring that can be tailored to support IEP goals, learning differences, and specialized academic needs.

What tutoring can North Carolina ESA+ funds be used for?

ESA+ funds can cover personalized tutoring in core academic subjects, reading intervention, math support, test preparation, and tutoring aligned with your child’s IEP goals. Learner provides online tutoring in math, English and language arts, science, and standardized test prep — and can work with families to focus on specific areas identified in their child’s learning plan.

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Tutoring funded by the ESA+ program

The North Carolina ESA+ program provides two funding tiers: $9,000 per year for most eligible students, and $17,000 per year for students with the most significant disabilities. Funds can be used for private school tuition, tutoring, therapies, and other approved expenses. Payments are processed through the ClassWallet platform and administered by the NC State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA). Only students with documented disabilities (IEP or defined disability) are eligible.

Why North Carolina Families Choose Learner for ESA+ Tutoring

Families using the ESA+ program are looking for academic support that fits their child’s unique learning profile. Learner’s personalized 1:1 model is designed for exactly that — matching students with tutors who can adapt to different learning styles, work on IEP-aligned goals, and provide consistent progress tracking. Whether your child is homeschooling, attending private school, or supplementing with outside support, Learner makes it easy to use ESA+ funds for focused, effective tutoring.

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How to use your North Carolina ESA+ funds with Learner

Confirm that your child is enrolled in the North Carolina ESA+ program through the NC State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA).

Select Learner as your tutoring provider through the ClassWallet platform connected to your ESA+ account.

Schedule tutoring sessions and pay for eligible services directly from your ESA+ account through ClassWallet.

Common questions about North Carolina ESA+ tutoring with Learner

Is Learner approved to work with the North Carolina ESA+ program?

Yes. Learner is an enrolled provider with the NC State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) for the ESA+ program. Families can direct ESA+ funds to Learner through the ClassWallet platform.

Who is eligible for the North Carolina ESA+ program?

The ESA+ program is available to K–12 students with documented disabilities, including those with an IEP or a defined disability under the program’s criteria. Students do not need to be in public school to qualify.

How much ESA+ funding is available per student?

ESA+ provides $9,000 per year for most eligible students, or $17,000 per year for students with the most significant disabilities. Funds can be allocated across tutoring, tuition, therapies, and other approved expenses.

Can ESA+ funds cover tutoring for IEP goals?

Yes. Tutoring aligned with your child’s academic needs and IEP goals is an approved use of ESA+ funds. Learner can tailor tutoring sessions to focus on specific areas identified in your child’s learning plan.

Do unused ESA+ funds roll over?

ESA+ funds generally do not roll over beyond one quarter’s worth at year-end. Families are encouraged to use their full allocation each year to maximize their child’s academic support.