No — Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) excludes independent homeschoolers
- Program
- Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF)
- Annual amount
- $7,500 — not usable for homeschooling
- Payment platform
- N/A for homeschoolers
- Last verified
- June 10, 2026
What families need to know
ESTF explicitly prohibits participation by families using any of South Carolina's three formal homeschool options. This exclusion was reportedly requested by state homeschool organizations to preserve their regulatory independence from state oversight.
View the official South Carolina program page →
Rules, amounts, and deadlines change often. This page reflects our research as of June 2026 — always confirm current details on the official source above before making a decision.