ESA-Approved Dyslexia & Literacy Tutoring Provider

Use Your ESA Funds for Dyslexia & Literacy Tutoring, by State

ESA-approved dyslexia tutoring is available through NOW! Programs® in 15 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Families in these states can use their Education Savings Account (ESA) funds to pay for evidence-based literacy and math intervention for students with dyslexia and persistent reading difficulties.

Education Savings Accounts let families direct state education funds toward tutoring, educational therapies, and curriculum. Find your state below to apply for ESA funding or to use your existing ESA award for NOW! Programs® dyslexia tutoring.

Young adult student in a live online session of ESA-approved dyslexia tutoring with NOW! Programs, wearing a headset and working on a laptop.
NOW! Programs® delivers evidence-based online literacy and dyslexia tutoring for students of all ages, including middle, high school, and young adult learners, funded through state ESA scholarships.

ESA-Approved Dyslexia Tutoring by State

Find your state to apply through the official ESA program, or let our team help you use your ESA funds for NOW! Programs® dyslexia and literacy tutoring.

Florida

Two ways to fund NOW! Programs® through Step Up For Students:

  • FES-UA — Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (for students with a qualifying diagnosis, including dyslexia)
  • PEP — Personalized Education Program, via the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (for K–12 students not enrolled in public school)
Apply in Florida

Tennessee

Education Savings Account & Individualized Education Account (IEA)

Apply in Tennessee

ESA program names, eligibility rules, income limits, and award amounts are set by each state and change from year to year. Always confirm current details on the official state portal linked above. NOW! Programs® is happy to help you determine eligibility and complete enrollment.

Not sure if you qualify — or already have your ESA award and want to get started? Book a free consultation below and our team will help.

What Your ESA Funds Can Cover at NOW! Programs®

ESA funds aren't just for reading. NOW! Programs® offers four evidence-based, one-on-one online programs spanning literacy, comprehension, writing, and math, all delivered by highly trained tutors for as low as $30 per session, per student.

NOW! Foundations®

Reading, spelling & dyslexia intervention · Ages 6+

  • Improves reading and reading fluency
  • Improves auditory working memory
  • Improves phonetic spelling and comprehension
Learn About Foundations

NOW! Mental Imagery®

Comprehension & spoken language · Ages 7+

  • Improves listening and reading comprehension and memory
  • Improves spoken language skills
  • Supports executive function and writing foundations
Learn About Mental Imagery

NOW! Grammar & Writing®

Sentence, paragraph & essay writing · Ages 8+

  • Improves sentence, paragraph, and book-report writing
  • Strengthens written answers on in-class tests
  • Develops high school and college essay skills
Learn About Grammar & Writing

NOW! Math Concept Imagery®

Math reasoning & word problems · Ages 8+

  • Empowers mental math and operations
  • Builds conceptual understanding of numbers
  • Strengthens math word problems and applied skills
Learn About Math Concept Imagery

Most students benefit whether they need early intervention, enrichment, or remediation, at any age, from a child a few grades behind to an adult learner. Not sure which program fits? Book a free consultation below and our team will help you choose.

How to Use Your ESA Funds for Literacy Tutoring

Most families complete these four steps to use ESA funds for NOW! Programs® literacy tutoring. Our team can guide you through every one.

1

Confirm eligibility

Check your state's residency, age, and (where applicable) income or disability criteria on the official program portal.

2

Gather documents

Common items include proof of residency, birth certificate, income verification, and an IEP, 504, or diagnosis if required.

3

Apply through your state

Submit your application using the state-specific link in the cards above, then wait for your award approval.

4

Choose NOW! Programs®

Select NOW! Programs® as your approved provider before funds are disbursed, and we'll begin your child's literacy plan.

ESA-Approved Dyslexia Tutoring: Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Education Savings Account (ESA)?

An ESA is a state program that lets eligible families direct a portion of public education funds toward approved educational expenses such as private tutoring, curriculum, and educational therapies, either instead of or alongside traditional public schooling.

Can I use my ESA to pay for NOW! Programs® tutoring?

Yes. In the states listed on this page, NOW! Programs® is an approved provider, so families can use ESA funds to cover any of our evidence-based, one-on-one online programs. That includes reading and dyslexia intervention, reading and listening comprehension, grammar and writing, and math reasoning.

Besides dyslexia, what else can NOW! Programs® help with?

Quite a bit. While NOW! Foundations® targets reading, spelling, and dyslexia, NOW! Mental Imagery® builds reading and listening comprehension, memory, and spoken language, and NOW! Grammar & Writing® develops everything from sentences to high school and college essays. Many families use their ESA funds across more than one program.

Do you offer math tutoring through an ESA?

Yes, and it's something most reading-focused programs don't provide. NOW! Math Concept Imagery® strengthens mental math, conceptual understanding of numbers and operations, math word problems, and applied math skills for students ages 8 and up. It uses the same imagery-based, evidence-based approach that powers our literacy programs, and ESA funds can cover it in the states listed above.

Does my child need a dyslexia diagnosis to qualify?

It depends on the state. Some programs are open to all eligible K–12 students, while others prioritize or require a documented disability, IEP, or 504 plan. Check your state's portal, or contact us and we'll help you confirm.

What ages do NOW! Programs® serve?

Our programs span a wide range, starting as early as age 6 with NOW! Foundations® and extending through middle school, high school, and young adult learners. Whether a student is a few grades behind or well into their teens, there's a program built for where they are. State ESA eligibility is usually K–12, with some programs extending into the early twenties for students with disabilities.

How much funding can families receive?

Award amounts vary widely by state and by a student's circumstances, and they are updated each year. Because these figures change annually, we link directly to each state's official portal where current amounts are published.

What if my state isn't listed?

ESA programs are expanding rapidly across the country. If you don't see your state, contact us. We can let you know whether a program is on the way and discuss other ways to access NOW! Programs® services.

Can NOW! Programs® help me apply?

Absolutely. Our team can help you check eligibility, understand required documents, and complete enrollment so your child can begin as soon as funds are available.

Ready to Use Your ESA Funds for Dyslexia Tutoring?

Give your child access to specialized, evidence-based literacy support. Our team will help you navigate your state's ESA program and use your ESA funds for NOW! Programs® dyslexia and literacy tutoring. Just book your free consultation using the scheduler above.

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