Helping Idaho students grow and learn.

The 2023-24 APPLICATION IS OPEN

PROGRAM UPDATES

*NEW* Some users and vendors have experienced disruptions in navigating the platform and online Marketplace.

The contractor for the Empowering Parents program is working to address the issues, and the Office of the State Board of Education is working closely with the contractor to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.

We appreciate your patience.

If you have any questions about the online Marketplace, feel free to reach out to Odyssey at help.id@withodyssey.com or call 208-768-8132.

  • Who is Eligible to Apply?

    Idaho students Kindergarten through grade 12 are eligible regardless of whether they attend a public school, private school, or are homeschooled.

    Idaho Law (Section 33-1029) requires Income eligibility based on the parent or guardian’s AGI for the prior year as verified by the Idaho Tax Commission.

  • What do Parents Need to Complete the Application?

    To complete the verification process, parents must present one of the following documents: a US passport, a government-issued State ID, a driver's license, or a Green Card. Additionally, for child verification, parents must provide one of the following options for their children: a birth certificate, a US passport, a government-issued State ID, a 1040 Federal Tax Return, or a driver's license.

    Parents Adjusted Gross Income will be verified with the Idaho Tax Commission. The parent’s Social Security Number (SSN) will be required.

  • How are Awards Prioritized?

    Grants will be prioritized and awarded first to households with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) at or below $60,000 per year. Once the first phase is awarded, the AGI limit will be expanded to households earning up to $75,000 per year. After that phase, if there are any grant funds still available, the program will be available to all other eligible students on a first come first serve basis.

Note: Pursuant to Section 33-1031, Idaho Code, applicants adjusted gross income will be verified by the Idaho Tax Commission.

While everyone is not required to file an Idaho tax return, only individuals who file will be eligible for the program. State law does not allow discretion on using anything other than the applicant’s AGI verified by the Idaho Tax Commission.