How to use
state funding

Learn more about using state funding for Brightspire Virtual School.

What is an ESA account?

An Education Savings Account (ESA) is a government-funded account that helps families pay for their child’s education. ESAs are a type of school choice funding for qualified education expenses including tuition, online education, books, tutoring and other services.

Advantages to using an ESA account for virtual school

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Tax benefits

ESAs are often tax-deferred and federal tax free, which can provide additional financial benefits for families. Resulting in significant savings over time.

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Flexible use

ESAs can cover a variety of education-related expenses, including online curriculum, tuition, books, and special accommodations.

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Tailored education

Families can customize their child’s education to meet their unique interests, needs and learning style.

Eligible states

Brightspire Virtual School is pre-approved under our parent brand Time4Learning in many states. We are also available for reimbursement for programs and scholarships in the many states. Find your state below to learn more about available programs and apply.

In Alabama, parents can apply for the Alabama CHOOSE Act scholarship and use funds through Classwallet towards Time4Learning!

In Alaska, parents can utilize the IDEA Homeschool Allotment scholarship, eligible for reimbursement

In Arkansas, parents can apply for the Arkansas Education Freedom Account scholarship and use those through Classwallet funds for Time4Learning!

In Arizona, parents can apply for a Empowerment Scholarship Account and use those Classwallet funds for Time4Learning!

To use scholarships for Time4Learning, Florida parents can apply for the following scholarships through StepUp:

Personalized Education Program

Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students w/ Unique Abilities

New Worlds Scholarship (Only available for Time4MathFacts)

In Georgia, parents can apply for the Georgia Promise Scholarship and use those funds through Odyssey towards Time4Learning!

In Idaho, parents can apply for the Empowering Parents Program through Classwallet to use those funds for Time4Learning!

In Indiana, parents can apply for the Education Scholarship Award, eligible for reimbursement when used for Time4Learning.

In Iowa, parents can utilize the Homeschool Assistance Program, eligible for reimbursement when used for Time4Learning.

In Louisiana, parents can apply for the following scholarships LA GATOR Scholarship program and use those funds for Time4Learning!

In Minnesota, parents can apply for the Minnesota K-12 Education Tax Credit and use those funds for Time4Learning!

In Mississippi, parents can utilize the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act, eligible for reimbursement for Time4Learning!

In Missouri, parents can apply for the Missouri’s K-12 Scholarship Program and use those funds for Time4Learning!

In Montana, parents can apply for the Special Needs Equal Opportunity Education Savings Account, eligible for reimbursement for Time4Learning!

New Hampshire parents can apply for the Education Freedom Account Program through Classwallet and use those funds for Time4Learning!

New York parents can apply for the Children’s Scholarship Fund NYC through ClassWallet and use those funds for Time4Learning!

North Carolina parents can apply for a Education Savings Account through Classwallet and use those funds for Time4Learning!

South Carolina parents can apply for the Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program and use those ClassWallet funds for Time4Learning!

In Tennessee, parents can apply for an Individualized Education Account, eligible for reimbursement for Time4Learning.

In Utah, parents can apply for the following scholarships and use those funds for Time4Learning!

In West Virginia, parents can apply for the Hope Scholarship Program through Student First Technologies and use those funds for Time4Learning!

In Wyoming, parents can apply for the Wyoming Education Savings Account Program.

I’ve been approved for a scholarship! Now what?

If your scholarship is eligible for reimbursement, then purchase your membership on our site and follow your scholarship’s instructions on how to request a reimbursement. If your scholarship is one of our pre-approved vendors through Classwallet, Step Up, Student First Technologies, or Odyssey, then read on!

(Not sure which one applies to you? Find your state & scholarship in the list above!)
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How to fund your Brightspire tuition through Classwallet

Parents must apply for a scholarship on ClassWallet’s website. Once approved you will receive a login, plus a digital wallet to use for purchasing on ClassWallet’s marketplace.

  1. Login into ClassWallet’s marketplace.
  2. Search for “Time4Learning.”
  3. Select “Time4Learning.” You will be redirected to the Time4Learning website shopping cart, where you can select your student options.
  4. Select “ClassWallet” as a payment option.
  5. You will be redirected back to the ClassWallet website to complete your order.

 Brightspire courses are eligible for direct purchase through ClassWallet's marketplace in these states: Arizona, Arkansas, New Hampshire, Utah.

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How to fund your Brightspire tuition through Step Up

StepUp is available in Florida. Parents must apply for a scholarship on Step Up’s website. Once approved, you will receive your login information from Step Up. Here’s how to fund your tuition:

  1. Login into Step Up marketplace.
  2. Search for “Time4Learning.”
  3. Choose your preferred Brightspire option.
  4. Purchase directly through MyScholarShop
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How to fund your Brightspire tuition through Student First Technologies

Once approved, you will receive an invitation to join the Hope Portal (WV). You will have an online digital wallet to use. 

Step 1: Log in to the portal and set up your profile. We recommend using the Google Chrome browser.

Step 2: Go to the marketplace.

Step 3:  Search for “Time4Learning.”

Step 4: Choose your preferred Brightspire option.

Step 5: Purchase directly through the scholarship portal.

Student First Technologies is available in West Virginia.

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How to fund your Brightspire tuition through Odyssey

Parents must apply for a scholarship on Odyssey’s website. Once approved you will get a login, plus a digital wallet to use for purchasing on Odyssey”s marketplace.

  1. Login into Odyssey’s marketplace.
  2. Search for “Time4Learning.”
  3. Complete a claim form to Odyssey for purchase.
  4. Odyssey will email our PO Team with the claim.
  5. Our PO Team will create an account and invoice for you to attach to your claim.
  6. Our PO Team and You then accept the claim in the Odyssey Portal.
  7. Odyssey will send the payment and our PO Team will update your account.

Odyssey is available in: Georgia.

Stay Tuned!  Beginning February 4, 2026, parents can submit applications for the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program.  First awards will be available to participating children for the 2026-27 school year.  Sign Up For Family Updates.

Common questions about ESAs

Some states choose not to offer direct payment to vendors and instead reimburse approved families for curriculum purchases.  Search for ESA programs in your state or reference: edchoice.org to review programs by state.  If your state has an ESA program that can be used for curriculum, your Time4Learning subscription will be eligible for reimbursement.

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