CURRENT CSF HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES: Requalification applications for the 2025-26 academic year are now available. Current families with eligible CSF Scholars should have received an email inviting them to renew their scholarship for the 2025-26 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 2025-26 scholarship application is Thursday, July 31, 2025.
HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES NEW TO CSF: Children’s Scholarship Fund is offering a limited number of new privately-funded K-8 homeschool scholarships for eligible homeschooling families in New York City for the 2025-26 school year.
To be eligible for a K-8 homeschool scholarship:
- You must be a New York City resident.
- Your child must be at least 5 years old by December 31, 2025 and entering Kindergarten-8th grade (a 2024-25 report card is required for children entering 1st-8th grades).
- Your family’s income must be at or below CSF’s income guidelines.
How to apply:
- Email Children’s Scholarship Fund to request a homeschool pre-application link to determine your eligibility.
- If eligible, you will be invited via email to submit a full application online. You will be required to submit:
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- financial documents (2024 Federal Tax Form and/or other proof of 2024 income),
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- a copy of your homeschooling letter of intent with proof of receipt from the NYC Department of Education and,
- a copy of your Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP), with proof of receipt from the NYC Department of Education.
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.
