At a glance
Wyoming enacted a universal Education Savings Account (ESA) — the Steamboat Legacy Scholarship — in 2025, providing eligible families about $7,000 for private-school and approved education expenses. As a new program, confirm its current funding and status.
This state's choice programs
The Steamboat Legacy Scholarship (ESA) gives families a state-funded account (around $7,000 per student) for tuition and approved expenses, with broad (universal) eligibility. Because it’s new, confirm the current amounts, eligibility, and whether funding has been reauthorized.
Eligibility
The program is designed to be universal-eligible, though (as with new programs) funding and rules can change. Confirm current eligibility.
Applying
Apply through the program administrator once the application window opens. Confirm requirements and current status.
Public school choice, too
Remember: “school choice” also includes public options available in every state:
- Open enrollment / transfersAttend a public school outside your zone, where allowed (see our finding-your-school guide)
- Charter schoolsTuition-free public schools of choice (where available)
- Magnet schoolsTuition-free public schools with a specialized focus
- HomeschoolingLegal in all 50 states (rules vary)
Legal & legislative status
The program is new (2025); its funding and continuation may depend on further legislative action — confirm the current status.
Tips for families
- Confirm the current programThis area changes fast — verify eligibility, amounts, and deadlines
- Watch the deadlines & capsMany programs have windows and funding caps
- Understand what’s coveredESAs are flexible; vouchers usually cover tuition only
- Check your school participatesNot every private school accepts every program
- Combine with school aidChoice funds can stack with a school’s own financial aid
Frequently asked questions
- Does Wyoming have a private-school-choice program?Yes — Wyoming enacted the universal Steamboat Legacy Scholarship ESA (~$7,000) in 2025 (confirm current funding).
- What’s the difference between an ESA and a voucher?A voucher pays a private school directly; an ESA is a flexible parent-managed account for many approved expenses.
- What is a tax-credit scholarship?Donors get a tax credit for giving to organizations that fund private-school scholarships.
- Is there public school choice too?Yes — open enrollment, charters, and magnets (plus homeschooling).
- Where do I confirm the details?On the official state program site (see below).
At a glance
- ProgramSteamboat Legacy Scholarship (ESA)
- TypeUniversal ESA (new, 2025)
- Amount~$7,000 per student
- NoteConfirm funding/status
- Confirm withThe state program
Where to confirm
Confirm current programs and eligibility with the official source: