Key Funding Dates

For a full list of all key dates for the 2025-26 school year, check out the Key Dates section for your state.

Purchase Window: April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026

What To Know About Purchasing Classes

For instruction and classes (i.e. trips to museums, swim lessons, sports competitions) that take place before April 2026, all receipts must be dated between April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026.

If you are unable to pre-pay for instruction that takes place in April or May 2026, you may make those purchases through April 30, 2026.

This means that, up until the end of April, you could purchase a class that occurs in April or May. Just make sure you submit your receipt by April 30th!

Please note: April 30, 2026 is also the final deadline to submit reimbursement requests. Reimbursement requests will be locked for submission after April 30, 2026.

What To Know About Purchasing Materials, Supplies, and Annual Memberships

For all materials, supplies, and annual memberships or subscriptions (i.e. Crunch Labs, IXL, Kiwi Crates, Netflix, Audible, etc.) that allow students access to a service throughout the year, all receipts must be dated between April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026.

Reimbursement Window: September 25, 2025 – April 30, 2026

Direct Order Window: [State-specific start date] - February 27, 2026

Full-year Instruction Window: August 1, 2025 - May 30, 2026

Mid-year Instruction Window: January 1, 2026 - May 30, 2026

Please note: Mid-year students will receive half the total wallet amount that full-year students receive.

Instruction (tutoring, lessons, classes, and field trips) must occur between August 1st and May 30th of the current school year to be eligible for reimbursement.

State-Specific Information

Iowa

Direct Order Window starts September 29, 2025
Mid-year program starts January 5 for reimbursement and direct orders
Instruction eligibility for reimbursement is between September 29th and May 21st

Direct Order Window: September 29, 2025 - February 27, 2026 (January 5 – February 27 for the mid-year program)

Mid-year reimbursement window: January 5 – April 30

Instruction (tutoring, lessons, classes, and field trips) must occur between September 29th and May 21st of the current school year to be eligible for reimbursement.

Indiana

Direct Order Window starts August 8, 2025
Mid-year program starts January 5 for reimbursement and direct orders

Direct Order Window: August 8, 2025 - February 27, 2026 (January 5 – February 27 for the mid-year program)

Mid-year reimbursement window: January 5 – April 30

Minnesota

Direct Order Window starts September 2, 2025
Mid-year program starts January 5 for reimbursement and direct orders

Direct Order Window: September 2, 2025 - February 27, 2026 (January 5 – February 27 for the mid-year program)

Mid-year reimbursement window: January 5 – April 30

Arkansas

Direct Order Window starts August 13, 2025
Mid-year program starts January 5 for reimbursement and direct orders

Direct Order Window: August 13, 2025 - February 27, 2026 (January 5 – February 27 for the mid-year program)

Mid-year reimbursement window: January 5 – April 30

Kansas

Direct Order Window starts August 13, 2025
Mid-year program starts January 5 for reimbursement and direct orders
Specific wallet amounts mentioned: Full-year students receive $1,950, mid-year students receive $500

Direct Order Window: August 13, 2025 - February 27, 2026 (January 5 – February 27 for the mid-year program)

Mid-year reimbursement window: January 5 – April 30

Please note: Full-year students receive $1,950 in wallet funds. Mid-year students receive $500.

Utah

Direct Order Window starts August 13, 2025
Mid-year program starts January 5 for reimbursement and direct orders

Direct Order Window: August 13, 2025 - February 27, 2026 (January 5 – February 27 for the mid-year program)

Mid-year reimbursement window: January 5 – April 30

Oregon

Direct Order Window starts August 18, 2025
Mid-year program starts January 5 for reimbursement and direct orders

Direct Order Window: August 18, 2025 - February 27, 2026 (January 5 – February 27 for the mid-year program)

Mid-year reimbursement window: January 5 – April 30

Montana

Direct Order Window starts August 25, 2025
Mid-year program starts January 18 for reimbursement and direct orders (different from other states)

Direct Order Window: August 25, 2025 - February 27, 2026 (January 18 - February 27 for the mid-year program)

Mid-year reimbursement window: January 18 – April 30

Nevada

Direct Order Window starts August 13, 2025
Mid-year program starts January 5 for reimbursement and direct orders

Direct Order Window: August 13, 2025 - February 27, 2026 (January 5 – February 27 for the mid-year program)

Mid-year reimbursement window: January 5 – April 30

Wyoming

Article is for 2026-27 school year (different academic year)
Dates are coming soon - not yet available

Coming Soon!

We'll update this page with key funding dates for the 2026-27 school year as soon as they're available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purchase window for educational funding?

The purchase window is April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026. All receipts for materials, supplies, annual memberships, and most classes must be dated within this timeframe.

When is the final deadline to submit reimbursement requests?

April 30, 2026 is the final deadline to submit reimbursement requests. Reimbursement requests will be locked for submission after this date.

When does the direct order window start and end?

The direct order window ends February 27, 2026 for all states, but the start date varies by state. Most states begin in August 2025, with Iowa starting later on September 29, 2025.

What are the instruction windows for full-year vs mid-year students?

Full-year instruction window is August 1, 2025 - May 30, 2026. Mid-year instruction window is January 1, 2026 - May 30, 2026. Mid-year students receive half the wallet amount of full-year students.

Can I purchase classes that occur in April or May 2026 after the March 31 purchase deadline?

Yes, if you cannot pre-pay for instruction taking place in April or May 2026, you may make those purchases through April 30, 2026. Just ensure you submit your receipt by April 30th.