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Wyoming Steamboat Legacy Scholarship (ESA) Program

Earn an Accredited High School Diploma with Smart Schools

Eligible Wyoming families may be able to use the Wyoming Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Program (ESA) Program to help cover tuition.

 

Every student deserves a school that fits their life.

Smart Schools is an accredited online school serving students in grades 6-12, with a primary focus on helping students succeed in high school and earn an accredited diploma. Whether your student needs more flexibility, a different learning environment, or additional support, we’re here to help them move confidently toward graduation.

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A School Built Around Your Student

No two students learn the same way. That’s why Smart Schools combines flexible online learning with personalized support to help students stay engaged, make progress, and reach graduation.

While we proudly serve students in grades 6-12, our programs, educators, and support model are designed around helping students successfully navigate high school and prepare for whatever comes next.

  • Flexible Online Learning: Students learn from anywhere in Wyoming with a schedule that fits around their life while maintaining the structure needed for academic success.
  • Personalized Support: Students receive encouragement and guidance from caring educators who are invested in helping them succeed.
  • Accredited Education: Students attend an accredited online private school while working toward a recognized high school diploma.
  • Designed for Real Life: Whether your student is balancing work, athletics, family responsibilities, health challenges, or simply needs a different educational environment, Smart Schools provides the flexibility to keep moving forward.
  • Exceptional Student Services (ESS): IEP and 504 services are available. Our staff will work with your student’s needs to ensure their success.

Choosing the right school is about finding a place where your student can thrive.

Smart Schools combines the flexibility families want with the accountability and support students need.


Added benefits to students:

  • Professional and caring educators invested in student success
  • Dedicated academic advisor who remains with the student from enrollment to graduation
  • A welcoming online learning community
  • A clear path toward earning an accredited high school diploma

About the Wyoming Education Savings Account (ESA) Program

The Wyoming Education Savings Account (ESA) Program is a statewide school choice program that provides eligible families with state-funded education dollars to customize their child’s education. Funds may be used for approved educational expenses, including tuition at participating private schools, online learning programs, curriculum, tutoring, educational technology, and other qualifying services.

For many Wyoming families, the program makes it easier to choose an educational option that better meets their student’s individual needs.

Wyoming ESA Program at a Glance

Official Program NameWyoming Education Savings Account (ESA) Program
Annual FundingUp to $7,000 per eligible student
Eligible StudentsWyoming residents in grades K–12 who meet current program requirements
Income RequirementsNo income limit for K–12 students. Income limits apply only to eligible Pre-K applicants.
Administered ByWyoming Department of Education
Approved UsesPrivate school tuition, online learning, curriculum, tutoring, educational technology, and other approved educational expenses

How to Use the Wyoming Education Savings Account (ESA) Program with Smart Schools

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Step 1 Apply for Wyoming ESA Funding

Complete your application through the Wyoming Department of Education to determine your student’s eligibility for the Wyoming Education Savings Account (ESA) Program.

Apply for an ESA
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Step 2 Talk with Smart Schools

Our enrollment specialists will answer your questions, explain how Smart Schools works, and help determine whether we’re the right fit for your student.

Contact Smart Schools
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Step 3 Complete Enrollment & Start Learning

Once your Wyoming ESA funding is approved, we’ll guide you through the enrollment process so your student can begin learning and working toward an accredited high school diploma.

See If Smart Schools is Right For Your Family

Whether you’re just beginning to explore the Wyoming Education Savings Account (ESA) Program or you’re ready to enroll, our team is here to answer your questions and help you understand your options.

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Give Your Student a School That Fits Their Life

Every student’s path is different.

Smart Schools provides the flexibility, support, and accredited education students need to stay on track and graduate with confidence. It’s a great fit for students who:

  • Need more flexibility than a traditional school provides
  • Learn better in an online environment
  • Want to work at their own pace
  • Balance school with work, athletics, or family responsibilities
  • Need a fresh start in a supportive learning environment
  • Are looking for an accredited school that keeps them moving toward graduation

If you’re exploring the Wyoming Education Savings Account (ESA) Program, we’d love to help you determine whether Smart Schools is the right fit for your family.

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