This article is intended for families with questions regarding the Wyoming ESA Program account
Accessing an Account
Upon approval, you will receive instructions for logging in to an online ESA account through the Wyoming ESA portal for each eligible child. The ESA account shall receive quarterly installments equally distributed for the student’s first school year participating in the ESA program. Any funds remaining in an ESA student’s account at the end of the school year will roll over to the next year as long as the student remains enrolled in the Wyoming ESA program. Families will be required to reapply annually to determine continued eligibility.
Designating a Secondary Account Holder
If the primary account holder is unable to manage the account, a secondary account holder may be designated. This request can be made at any time, and the WDE will verify that the secondary account holder meets eligibility criteria. A statement from the primary account holder transferring authority to the secondary account holder is required and includes the following:
- Parent’s certification that the proposed secondary account holder has no criminal history involving crimes of fraud or deception.
- The length of time that the Parent expects the proposed secondary account holder to be a secondary account holder.
- Any additional information the Agency requests.
Agency approval of a secondary account holder is contingent on the proposed secondary account holder entering into a contract with the Agency containing the same or similar terms and conditions as this contract.
Multiple Students
If you have more than one child participating in the ESA program, you can manage all student accounts contained within the same household application through the ESA Portal. However, each account must remain separate and funds cannot be transferred between accounts.
Accessing Funds
Funds can only be used for qualified educational expenses. All transactions must be made electronically through the approved online portal.
Unauthorized Use
A parent may not assign responsibility for submitting any application or reimbursement documentation to an unauthorized ESA account user by providing a username and password to a student’s ESA account.
Doing so may result in loss of eligibility and funding, and/or financial or criminal penalties. The Wyoming ESA program will not be responsible for changes or purchases made by anyone other than the primary account holder if the login information has been shared. This policy is intended to prevent misuse of savings funds and protect the confidentiality of sensitive financial and educational information that belongs to students and their parents.