North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA)
The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) is a state agency that promotes access to higher education and school choice by managing financial aid, scholarships, and savings programs. Since 1965, it has helped families pay for education—from K-12 school choice scholarships (Opportunity Scholarship, ESA+) to college funding, including loans and grants for North Carolina students.
Education Student Accounts (ESA+) Program
K-12 Scholarships: NCSEAA administers programs like the Opportunity Scholarship and the Education Student Accounts (ESA+) program, which assist families in paying for private or nonpublic school tuition, as well as qualified expenses for homeschooling or students with disabilities.