Welcome to Iowa ACE
Iowa Alliance for Choice in Education (Iowa ACE) is the voice for school choice in the state of Iowa. We are a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to expanding school choice options in Iowa. Our mission is to promote educational choice for the benefit of Iowa’s children, so that all children and parents in Iowa can access and afford their school of choice.
EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (ESAs)
Iowa students may be eligible to receive over $7,826 in an Education Savings Account to cover expenses for private education options for the 2025-26 school year. The application portal for next school year is not yet open but will be open April 16th – June 30th, 2025.
The application portal is currently closed.
Check out our ESA page for information on eligibility and other details. You can also search for an eligible ESA school in your area with our school locator.
Attention School Administrators
Are you a private or faith-based school administrator needing help with promoting ESAs in your school community? We created an ESA toolkit to help you inform and engage parents, students, and educators about the benefits of ESAs in Iowa. Contact Iowa ACE to gain access to the ESA ToolKit located under Resources. ESA Toolkit >
529 Savings Accounts may be used to pay K-12 tuition
Iowa taxpayers can still deduct up to $4,028 in contributions per beneficiary (student) account from their adjusted gross income for the 2024 tax year, and can deduct up to $5,800 per beneficiary account for the 2025 tax year. The contribution deduction amount changes yearly. 529 funds may be used for K-12 tuition.
Click 529 Plan Information Updated 1.22.2025 for specific details. Always consult your tax adviser with any questions.