From comparison to enrollment
Make a School Choice, Then Make a Plan
Use these five steps to weigh your options and arrange a choice scholarship at the school that suits your student.
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Establish your student's starting point
Indiana K–12 students are universally eligible beginning in 2026–27, without a household income ceiling. Have residency records available, and verify current requirements and school participation with the Indiana DOE.
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Create a comparison shortlist
Set your priorities for class size, curriculum, schedule, and support. Compare online and in-person options, visit candidates, and request itemized costs. The best choice schools are those that match your student's needs; the best vouchers comparison includes what your family would still pay.
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Secure a place at your selected school
Submit the school's admission materials and confirm acceptance before expecting a scholarship award. Ask about any assessments, enrollment deposits, and dates that apply to your child's place.
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Arrange the scholarship submission
The participating school normally files your choice scholarship paperwork with the Indiana Department of Education. Provide the records it requests and agree on a submission timeline. There are two application windows each year: one in the spring before the school year, and one around November for the second semester. Check the Indiana DOE for exact dates and ask each school about its admissions deadline.
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Confirm costs and prepare for the school year
The award goes to your participating school rather than your household. Confirm the remaining tuition and fees, settle the daily learning schedule, and ask what annual renewal will require.