Learning is our first priority!

The most important investment we can make is investing in our children’s future. In 2019 the Tennessee General Assembly did  just that by passing an expanded Education Savings Accounts (ESA) program for low income children.

IEA Program

Please note that in light of recent circumstances, the Tennessee Department of Education (the department) will be reopening the application window for the IEA program for the 2022-23 school year. In order to reapply for the IEA program for the 2022-23 school year, please fill out the Intent to Apply for here by July 31, 2022. You will receive an email from IEA staff if you are eligible to fill out the full application, which has a deadline of August 15, 2022.  Please also note that completing the Intent to Apply form or the full application does not automatically mean you are eligible for the IEA program. The department will notify you as to your acceptance or denial by August 30, 2022.

If you have any questions, please contact the IEA team at IEA.Questions@tn.gov or (615) 253-3781.  

Applications for Private Schools to Participate in the IEA Program are now open – Applications are accepted year round.