Homeschool Tax Deductions and Credits in Vermont
No. The Vermont Agency of Education says no state or local money pays for a home study program, so the family buys its own curriculum and books.
What the state does pay for
Families who choose home study choose not to use a publicly funded education, in the agency's words. A few public services still reach home study students at no charge.
Your child may take up to two of the five main courses at the local public school, along with electives, as space permits. Career and technical education is open at no cost. A student who has completed grade 10 can take two tuition-free college courses through dual enrollment.
If you suspect a disability, the school will evaluate your child at no cost on request, without requiring enrollment.
Who qualifies
Enrolled in home study
These services are for children whose home study enrollment the Agency of Education has confirmed.
Applying and paying
First step
Ask your local school about classes and career and technical education before you buy materials for those subjects.
What you still pay
You pay for curriculum and books. The end-of-year assessment can be a parent report with a summary and at least four work samples, which costs nothing.
When to apply or file
Class and program openings follow the school's own enrollment dates.
Teaching that takes the work off you
We teach every subject starting at your child's level, grade the work as it is submitted, and keep the attendance, grades, and transcript, so homeschooling asks less of your time.
$149/month per child after the trial.
Sources (2)
Confirm current tax, scholarship, and ESA rules with the program before you rely on them.