What is an Education Service Provider (ESP)?
An Education Service Provider (ESP) is a Wyoming ESA-approved person, organization, or school that receives ESA funds to provide educational goods and services to ESA students.
Who Can Become an ESP?
Eligible Entities: Private educational institutions, tutors, educational centers, specialized educational services, and supplemental programs.
Restrictions: Immediate family members (parents, step-parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, step-siblings, half-siblings, and first cousins) cannot serve as ESPs.
Public School Participation: Public and charter schools may offer tuition-based individual courses under a formal contract but cannot claim Average Daily Membership (ADM) for these students.
Location Requirements: ESPs do not need to be located in Wyoming and can provide virtual services from anywhere.
How to Apply
Schools or Pre-K Childcare Facilities Charging Tuition and Fees: Email [email protected] to obtain a custom registration link.
All Other Education Service Providers and Vendors: Complete an application through the Wyoming ESA vendor portal.
Certification Process and Status Levels
Provisional Status: Granted upon initial approval, allowing services while awaiting full certification.
Full Certification: Earned after a successful assurance compliance review.
Ongoing Compliance: ESPs must complete annual surveys and may undergo audits.
Exemption for Vendors: Vendors selling only supplies, equipment, or materials are exempt from certification requirements.
Financial Requirements
ESPs receiving or expecting to receive over $150,000 annually in ESA funds must file a surety bond. Failure to secure a surety bond may result in suspension and disqualification.
Maintaining ESP Status
Each location requires a separate application.
ESPs must update the portal immediately if they can no longer provide listed services.
Notifications are posted on the Wyoming ESA website.
Support is available via the Wyoming ESA Portal or [email protected].