Education Savings Accounts

The Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) program accepts applications beginning in April and ending on June 30 of each year.

After clicking the Apply Now button, parents/guardians will first be directed to sign up with an email and password. Once they have registered, the parent/guardian will receive an email from Odyssey asking them to confirm their email address. After registration is confirmed, the parent/guardian can sign in to the Odyssey platform to begin their application.

Applications are available in English and Spanish and will be accepted until June 30, at 11:59 p.m.

Technical support is available from Odyssey representatives by phone at 515-368-9564 or email at help.ia@withodyssey.com or via the chat feature in the application.

– Iowa Department of Education