How to Use Your ESA Funds With SmartHead
An Education Savings Account (ESA) lets families use state funds for approved learning expenses like curriculum, educational materials and tutoring. Many SmartHead families use ESA funds for our STEM kits, learning guides and Master Teacher support. Here's how it works.
Utah Fits All families
SmartHead Co.™ is an approved ESA vendor in eight states and growing, including Utah Fits All. Utah Fits All purchases run through the program's Odyssey marketplace, so the simplest path is to log in to your Odyssey account, open the marketplace and search for SmartHead Co. Approved SmartHead offerings will appear there, and your order is paid from your learner's account.
Don't see the item you want in the marketplace? Write to us before you buy and we'll tell you whether it's listed or can be added.
Families in other states
Every state runs its program a little differently. Some use an online marketplace, like Texas Education Freedom Accounts, which also run through Odyssey. Others pay vendors directly or reimburse families after a purchase.
- Check your program's rules. Look up which spending categories your program allows, such as curriculum, educational materials or tutoring.
- Look for SmartHead in your program's marketplace if it has one.
- Ask us before you buy. Email hello@smartheadco.com with your state, your program and the product you're interested in. We'll tell you what we know and send any paperwork your program needs.
- Keep your receipt. If your program reimburses purchases, your Shopify order confirmation is your receipt.
What families often use ESA funds for
- Hands-on STEM kits and printable experiments
- Learning guides, planners and portfolio tools
- The Family Learning Plan™, a custom curriculum for your whole family
- One-on-one Master Teacher sessions
A note on documentation
Many ESA programs ask families to keep a record of learning. Our Hero's Portfolio™ and the Friday reflection block in the 2-Hour School Day™ turn that record into a weekly habit instead of an end-of-term scramble.
ESA rules change often and differ by state. This page is general guidance, not legal or financial advice. Your program's official handbook is always the final word.
Questions? We're happy to help.