CURRENT CSF HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES: Requalification applications for the 2026-27 academic year are now open. Current families with eligible CSF Scholars should have received an email inviting them to renew their scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. Though priority is given to returning families, scholarships are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. The deadline for current, eligible families to complete their 2026-27 scholarship application is Friday, July 31, 2026.

 

HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES NEW TO CSF: Information for new Homeschool 2026-2027 scholarship applications will be available later this Spring.

 

To be eligible for a K-8 homeschool scholarship:

  1. You must be a New York City resident.
  2. Your child must be at least 5 years old by December 31, 2026 and entering Kindergarten-8th grade (a 2025-26 report card is required for children entering 1st-8th grades).
  3. Your family’s income must be at or below CSF’s income guidelines.

 

How to apply:

  1. Email Children’s Scholarship Fund in the Spring to request a homeschool pre-application link to determine your eligibility.
  2. If eligible, you will be invited via email to submit a full application online. You will be required to submit:
    • Homeschool Letter of Intent (LOI) for 2026-2027
      • ​A copy the NYC DOE’s 2026-2027 LOI online form is also acceptable.
    • Proof of receipt from the NYC Department of Education for the 2026-2027 Letter of Intent (LOI)
    • Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) for 2026-2027
    • Proof of receipt from the NYC Department of Education for the Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) for 2026-2027
    • Most recent student 2025-26 report card/Homeschooling quarterly report

Your homeschool scholarship application will not be considered until your application is completed and you have submitted all of the required documents.

 

*Please note, CSF homeschool scholarships will not exceed $1,000 per child. Homeschool scholarships are awarded based on eligibility and available funding. Families awarded homeschool scholarships will purchase goods and educational services through a digital wallet provided by CSF