IOWA ESA
One of Morning Star’s core goals is “to support parents in their God-given responsibility to educate their children.” We believe that if God is calling your family to Morning Star Academy that he will provide the means! Over half of our families receive financial assistance, and our financial aid program is made possible by generous donors.
ESA
AN ESA (EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT) IS A STATE-SUPERVISED SPENDING ACCOUNT FOR PARENTS CONTAINING A STUDENT’S EDUCATIONAL FUNDS IN GRADES K-12. PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE STUDENT’S FUNDS WHICH MAY BE USED TO COVER TUITION, FEES, AND OTHER QUALIFIED EDUCATION EXPENSES AT ACCREDITED PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN IOWA.
2024-25 ESA Application Timeline
ESA applications will be open from April 16 to June 30. Look for more information to be coming out from the Iowa Department of Education in the next few weeks. We will be sure to share any important updates and information as we receive it!
Qualifications for the 24-25 school year for ESAs include:
• All incoming Full-Time students
• All public school or homeschool students who transfer to a Christian school, regardless of
income
• Students who qualified for the ESA this year (no matter the income) – “once in, always
in” – a reminder that parents still need to apply on Odyssey every year
• Students in families who are 400% of the poverty level and lower
Follow this link to apply for ESA https://iowa-households.withodyssey.com/login/
Follow this link for any information regarding the ESA https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educational-choice/education-savings-account#apply-for-students-first-esa
400% Poverty Level guidelines
For families who have a financial requirement. Please refer to the graph shown below.
| Household Size | Total Income Limit 24/25
Iowa Tax Return (Taxable Income) |
| 2 | $81,760 |
| 3 | $103,280 |
| 4 | $124,800 |
| 5 | $146,320 |
| 6 | $167,840 |
| 7 | $189,360 |
| 8 | $210,880 |
| Each Additional Person | + $21,520 |