Tutors in Des Moines, IA
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State-funded programs available in Iowa
Families in this city may qualify for state-funded tutoring.
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Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) Program
$7,826 per student for 2025-26 (matches per-pupil state funding). Anticipated $8,148 for 2026-27.
Universal beginning 2025-26: all Iowa resident K-12 students regardless of income. Student must be ≥5 by Sept 15 and attend an Iowa-accredited nonpublic school.
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Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program — Iowa
Up to $5,000/year for eligible current and former foster youth
Youth ages 14–26 with foster care history residing in Iowa. Must be enrolled or enrolling in post-secondary education or training. GED and college prep tutoring qualifies as an education cost in most states.
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Court-Ordered & Probation Tutoring (Title I, Part D — Community Programs) — Iowa
Service-based — county probation / court / district pays via purchase order or service authorization; no direct family disbursement
Youth in Iowa with a court order or probation condition requiring tutoring, credit recovery, or GED preparation, residing in the community (online delivery; in-facility or detention services are not available). Referrals accepted from probation officers, court case managers, and diversion programs.
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