Welcome to Iowa ACE

Iowa Alliance for Choice in Education (Iowa ACE) is the voice for school choice in the state of Iowa.  We are a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to expanding school choice options in Iowa.  Our mission is to promote educational choice for the benefit of Iowa’s children, so that all children and parents in Iowa can access and afford their school of choice.

EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (ESAs)

The application period for the second semester of this school year (January – June 2027) will open at 8am on October 15th, 2026, and will be open until 11:59pm November 15th.  If you missed the deadline for first semester, this will be the time to apply for ESA funding for the upcoming second semester.

For more information and links to the application portal, click HERE

Check out our ESA page for information on eligibility and other details. You can also search for an eligible ESA school in your area with our school locator.

PARENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL CHOICE – JOIN NOW!

Iowa ACE and HACER have formed a network across our state to empower parents and strengthen the school choice movement!   We need passionate people who want educational choice for families for generations to come.

Read more about this dynamic group in English Help Us Empower Parents and Strengthen the School Choice Movement! English

or Spanish Spanish Help Us Empower Parents and Strengthen the School Choice Movement!

Click HERE to sign up!

529 Savings Accounts may be used to pay K-12 tuition and expenses!

Iowa taxpayers can deduct up to $6,100 per beneficiary account for the 2026 tax year.   The contribution deduction amount changes yearly.  NEW THIS YEAR  – 529 funds may be used for K-12 expenses in addition to tuition, and the annual withdrawal limit increased to $20,000.

Click HERE for specific details.  Always consult your tax adviser with any questions.