Paying Tuition with State Grants & Scholarships

Many state grant and scholarship programs recognize The Well-Trained Mind Academy as an approved online education provider.

Getting Started

  • Review the list of state grant and scholarship programs we currently accept below.
  • If you don’t see your state, email [email protected] to inquire about WTMA becoming an approved service provider.

    Eligible State Grant & Scholarship Programs

    Well-Trained Mind Academy is an approved service provider for the following state grant and scholarship programs.

    Programs Well-Trained Mind Academy is not approved for:

    Tennessee: ESA Program - WTMA is not eligible to participate in this program.

    Before You Enroll Your Student

    • Check your program’s guidelines—some only cover tutoring, not class tuition or fees.
    • Find out how your program distributes funds, via invoice or via reimbursement.
      • Invoice: Each state program has a different funding schedule. Make sure you understand how your program disburses funds and when you must submit invoices for payment.
      • Reimbursement: WTMA provides statements on a term basis. Please pay by term, or in full, when using a reimbursement program.

      How to Register for Classes

      1) Create Your WTMA Parent Profile

      Set up a profile for yourself and your student(s). This information is private, so don’t share your account or let anyone else register for you.

      2) Choose Your Courses

      Browse the Course Catalog and select classes. You can register even if your funds aren’t available yet—paying the Registration Fee now will hold your child’s spot.

      3) Select State Grants or Scholarship Program at Checkout

      In the “Charter School & Third-Party Funds” section:

      1. Set “Paying Tuition with Charter or Third-Party Funds?” to Yes
      2. Select your Grants or Scholarship Program under “Party Responsible for Tuition Payment”
      3. If your state’s program isn’t listed, choose “Other – Contact WTMA Support”

      Charter School and Third-Party Funds dropdown

      4) Complete Checkout

      Click Register and pay the Non-Refundable Registration Fee to finish.

      Withdrawal Deadlines

      Fall Semester Deadlines
      • September 5: Withdrawal Deadline for fall semester and full-year courses.
      Spring Semester Deadlines
      • February 5: Withdrawal Deadline for spring semester courses.

      Reminders

      Unpaid Invoices
      • Parents are responsible for any unpaid tuition 45 days after the state program invoice issue date.
        Dropped Courses
        • If a course is dropped before the withdrawal deadline, any funds received from the state will be returned to the state.
        • If a course is dropped after the withdrawal deadline:
          • Parents are responsible for the remaining tuition balance.
          • The full remaining tuition will be charged at the time of withdrawal unless your student is enrolled in other classes, in which case you may request the balance be converted to a monthly payment plan.