Special Needs Scholarship Program

Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP)

Allows a student with a disability who meets certain eligibility requirements to receive a state-funded scholarship to attend a private school that participates in the SNSP.
No income requirements.
No participation cap.

The SNSP base scholarship for 2022–23 is $13,076 for K–12 students; K–4 students receive half that amount.
An optional, high-cost provision exists for students with greater needs.
Students who no longer need special education services receive a scholarship equal to the voucher in the statewide program.

Parents may view a school’s SNSP profile on DPI’s website describing the types of services the school provides and the qualifications of its staff.
Student applications and transfer requests are accepted throughout the year, from July 1 to June 30.
To qualify, a student needs an IEP or Service Plan that was developed within the past three years. An IEP is an individualized education program, a written statement for a student with a disability that outlines an educational plan for the student.
Schools and parents must agree and sign off on the types of services that will be offered to the student before a scholarship is finalized.