IDEA Alaska Homeschool Allotment

At Miacademy, we’ve been hard at work partnering with state funding agencies across the country. Our goal is to make a quality education accessible for every student, and we’re accomplishing our goal one state at a time. 

If you’re homeschooling in Alaska, we have some exciting news to share with you! 

Eligible families in Alaska can now gain funding for homeschool expenses through the IDEA Alaska Homeschool Allotment!

The IDEA Alaska Homeschool Allotment is currently offering $2,700 per child for the 2023-24 school year. These funds can be spent on a range of homeschool expense items, such as: 

• Guided instruction, such as tutors, music lessons, or extracurricular activities
• Online educational subscriptions, such as Miacademy’s homeschool programs
• General school supplies, such as books, paper, pencils, math manipulatives, etc.
• Many other expenses related to home education

What is the IDEA Alaska Homeschool Allotment? 

IDEA Alaska is an organization that provides resources and support for homeschool parents. It’s the largest and longest-running homeschool organization in the state and offers extensive opportunities to connect with other homeschoolers via clubs, events, field trips, support groups, and more. IDEA’s enrollment approach respects the importance of freedom with homeschooling, and “only provides as much — or as little support as [parents] require” (IDEA Media). 

In addition to social and support opportunities, IDEA also provides financial assistance with their annual homeschool allotment. The average allotment for the 2023-2024 school year is $2,700 for full-time enrollment. IDEA’s allotment has very minimal restrictions, and their online marketplace partners with vendors to provide special discounts. They even offer leasing programs for the more expensive hardware, such as laptops and iPads, to make quality online homeschool curricula more accessible than ever.

Who Qualifies for IDEA Alaska? 

The IDEA Alaska program currently offers an allotment for students ages 5-19 as of September 1st each year. To qualify, your student must live in Alaska and be enrolled in at least four classes through IDEA to receive the full amount.

A child who is at least 4 years old by September 1st is also eligible to enroll, provided that they have an older sibling who is already enrolled in the program. Children under age 5 are eligible for a $275 allotment.

Enrollment is a requirement to receive the homeschool allotment. When you’re enrolled with IDEA, you gain access to allotment funds in addition to homeschool support groups, student clubs, high school graduation ceremonies, and so much more. 

To receive the full allotment, you must be enrolled full time. There are four different types of enrollment: 

1. Full-time enrollment

To be a full-time student, you must enroll in a minimum of four classes with IDEA, and two of those must be a core subject, such as math, science, social studies, language arts, foreign language, or technology.

2. Part-time enrollment

Part-time students may be enrolled in one to three classes through IDEA. Allotment availability is decided case by case, based on their other part-time enrollment.

3. IDEA students attending classes at a local public school

Students may be enrolled part time with IDEA and part time at a public school if they are taking at least one class at the public school. Since full-time IDEA enrollment requires four classes,each class a student takes at the public school decreases their homeschool allotment amount by 25%.

4. IDEA students attending a local private school

For students attending a local private school, their private school courses don’t immediately disqualify them from the homeschool allotment. As long as there are four private school courses that are secular and 50% core, they may count toward the homeschool enrollment amount. Again, this varies case by case, so it’s best to contact an IDEA representative before moving forward.

How To Get the Alaska Homeschool Allotment

To receive the IDEA homeschool allotment to pay for at-home learning tools like Miacademy, you’ll first need to sign up to enroll with IDEA. After you’ve signed up and completed your enrollment interview, you’ll receive a letter with your new login information. This login provides you with instructions for requesting equipment, the ability to attend events, and the ability to check out items from the library. You’ll also be given the contact information of a local IDEA field representative to help answer any questions.

After you’ve completed the enrollment process, you will gain access to the Family Allotment System Tracker (FAST) within 2-3 business days after enrollment completion. Once you’re able to access the marketplace, you can place new orders and gain reimbursement for previous purchases. 

The marketplace and your allotment will become available at the beginning of the new fiscal year on July 1 annually. 

Want to know more about the IDEA Alaska Homeschool Allotment? Visit them online for more information and for an in-depth look at enrollment eligibility. 

If you have any questions about how Miacademy or MiaPrep can support you on your homeschool journey, feel free to chat with one of our helpful customer service agents! They’ll be happy to help you find the answers you need. 

FAQ

Is Alaska homeschool-friendly? 

Yes! Alaska’s homeschool requirements make it one of the best states to homeschool in due to their easy-to-follow laws and large homeschool population. There are several homeschool options to choose from, plus the added benefit of allocated homeschool funding.

How much do you get for homeschooling in Alaska?

Alaska allocates funding for homeschoolers, which can be accessed by enrolling in the IDEA Alaska Homeschool Allotment. The average amount for the 2023-24 school year for students ages 5-19 is $2,700.

What are the laws for homeschooling in Alaska? 

Generally, Alaska’s homeschool laws are easy to follow. For those teaching under the homeschool statute, homeschool families do not need to provide notice or fulfill any subject, time, or standardized testing requirements. Parents have plenty of freedom to educate their children in the way that’s best for them.

Information accurate as of: 12/06/2023. The information provided on this site is intended for research purposes only. Miaplaza is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outdated information, or for the results yielded through use of this information.