Tutors in Gastonia, NC
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State-funded programs available in North Carolina
Families in this city may qualify for state-funded tutoring.
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NC Education Student Accounts Plus (ESA+)
Two tiers: Base $9,000/year; Enhanced $17,000/year for designated disabilities (autism, hearing/vision impairment, orthopedic, multi-handicapped, traumatic brain injury — NCSEAA-maintained list).
Student must have a documented disability verified through an eligibility determination issued in the last three years by a NC public school. Formal IEP not required; the eligibility-determination document suffices. A 504 plan alone is NOT sufficient. NC residency required.
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North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship Program
2025-26 award range $3,458-$7,686/year by household-income tier. Tier 1 (lowest income) receives highest amount; Tier 4 (highest income) receives up to $3,574. Foster children automatically Tier 1.
All NC K-12 resident students attending an eligible registered nonpublic school are eligible regardless of household income (universal since 2024-25). Household income determines award-tier amount only. Relocating families may apply if physically residing in state at enrollment with residency documentation by October 1.
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Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program — North Carolina
Up to $5,000/year for eligible current and former foster youth
Youth ages 14–26 with foster care history residing in North Carolina. 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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