Alabama CHOOSE Act ESA Guide: How to Use Funds for Tutoring, Learning Materials, and Music Lessons
A step-by-step guide to using CHOOSE Act ESA funds for learning and enrichment
Rose Park
11/12/25 • 4 min read
Families in Alabama now have more ways to support their child’s learning through the CHOOSE Act. Through this program, eligible students can use state funds for lessons, tutoring, and other educational opportunities, including private music lessons.
Everything runs through ClassWallet, an easy online system that lets families use their funds for approved lessons and programs. It’s a simple and flexible way to bring high quality learning, like music lessons from home, into your child’s routine.
What Is the Alabama CHOOSE Act?
The Alabama CHOOSE Act is a new education program that gives families more choice and flexibility in how their children learn. Through this program, eligible K through 12 students can receive Education Savings Account (ESA) funds, with most students receiving around $7,000 per year to use for approved educational services and materials.
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How the CHOOSE Act Works
Once your child is approved for the CHOOSE Act program, you will receive funds through ClassWallet. This secure online system helps families manage and use their Education Savings Account funds safely and easily.
ClassWallet offers a few simple ways to use your funds:
- Marketplace purchases: Shop for approved educational materials such as books, instruments, or technology directly from vendors listed in the ClassWallet marketplace
- Direct pay: Tuition or service fees, such as payments for schools or tutoring services, can be sent directly to approved vendors.
- Reimbursement: If you pay for an approved expense out of pocket, you can upload your receipt in ClassWallet to receive reimbursement.
What You Can Spend EFA Funds On
Tutoring and enrichment lessons
Private school tuition and fees
Curriculum and learning materials
Testing fees and educational therapy
Eligible expenses include academic testing, speech or occupational therapy, and other services that support a student’s progress.
Always check the approved vendor list in ClassWallet before making a purchase. Spending on non educational items or unapproved vendors could result in the payment being declined or delayed.
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Step by Step: How to Get Started
- Apply for the program – Visit the ClassWallet CHOOSE Act page and complete the application for your student.
- Wait for approval – Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will receive instructions on how to access your funds through ClassWallet.
- Set up your ClassWallet account – Follow the email invitation from ClassWallet to create your account.
- Browse approved providers – Log in to ClassWallet to find approved education services and programs that fit your child’s needs.
- Manage payments through ClassWallet – Pay approved providers directly through the platform or upload receipts for eligible reimbursements. ClassWallet tracks your spending and remaining balance automatically.
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Rose Park
Rose Park is a graduate of the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University where she studied Piano Performance and Arts Administration, receiving both Bachelor's and Master's degrees before co-founding Lesson With You. As a pianist, Rose was a prizewinner in many international piano competitions and performed at various summer programs and festivals across the United States, Italy, and Japan.