ESA, Scholarship & Charter Funds

Can I Use Education Funds forGather ’Round?

Gather ’Round curriculum may be eligible for purchase through several ESA, scholarship, and education funding programs. Each program has its own rules, so families should confirm eligibility before purchasing.

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Quick Answer

Yes, many families use education funding for curriculum.

Gather ’Round is a curriculum provider, and many programs include curriculum or instructional materials as eligible purchases. The exact process depends on your state, marketplace, or funding provider.

Check your program

Look for Gather ’Round in your ESA marketplace or confirm your program’s purchasing rules.

Request an invoice

If your program needs pre-approval or direct pay, request an itemized invoice before purchasing.

Purchase confidently

Once approved, follow your program’s marketplace, direct pay, reimbursement, or purchase order process.

How to Purchase

Which purchase option should I use?

Your funding program determines the correct purchase path. These are the most common ways families purchase curriculum with education funds.

1

Marketplace purchase

Use this if Gather ’Round appears inside your ESA marketplace.

2

Direct pay

Use this if your ESA platform allows you to submit an invoice and have the program pay Gather ’Round directly.

3

Reimbursement

Use this if your program allows you to purchase first and submit your receipt afterward.

4

Purchase order

Use this if your school, charter, or co-op requires a quote or purchase order before purchasing.

Itemized Invoice

Need an invoice before you purchase?

Some ESA, scholarship, charter, or reimbursement programs ask families to submit an itemized invoice before approval. We are happy to help provide the details your program may ask for.

Request an Itemized Invoice

Your invoice may include:

  • Product name and SKU
  • Subject and grade level or step
  • Format, such as physical book, digital curriculum, or bundle
  • Price and educational category
  • Any accurate wording required by your ESA program

Helpful details to include in your request:

Parent nameEmailState or programStudent grade/levelProducts neededPhysical or digital preference
How to Purchase

Which purchase option should I use?

Your funding program determines the correct purchase path. These are the most common ways families purchase curriculum with education funds.

1

Marketplace purchase

Use this if Gather ’Round appears inside your ESA marketplace.

2

Direct pay

Use this if your ESA platform allows you to submit an invoice and have the program pay Gather ’Round directly.

3

Reimbursement

Use this if your program allows you to purchase first and submit your receipt afterward.

4

Purchase order

Use this if your school, charter, or co-op requires a quote or purchase order before purchasing.

Before You Order

Important notes for families

Funding rules vary by program, so it is best to confirm your purchase before ordering.

  • Approval in one program does not guarantee approval in another.
  • Families are responsible for confirming that their purchase is eligible before ordering.
  • Gather ’Round does not control ESA approval decisions, reimbursement timelines, or marketplace payment rules.
  • Digital products, memberships, video access, and physical curriculum may be categorized differently depending on the program.
FAQ

ESA and scholarship questions

Here are the most common questions families ask before using education funds for Gather ’Round curriculum.

Possibly. Many families use education funding for curriculum and instructional materials. Check your state or program rules and look for Gather ’Round in your marketplace.

Yes. Use the invoice request form and include your state/program and the products you need.

We can include accurate educational descriptions, subject, grade/step, format, SKU, and product category. We cannot mislabel products or guarantee approval.

Most Gather ’Round products fit under curriculum, textbooks, instructional materials, or educational materials. Category names vary by program, so check your ESA portal for the exact wording.

Some programs allow digital curriculum, online learning, or subscription access, while others treat these differently. Check your program rules before purchasing.

This depends on your program. Some programs allow shipping and taxes; others may not.

In some programs, purchases must be made inside the ESA marketplace. In others, you may submit an invoice for direct pay or reimbursement. Check the instructions for your program.

Gather ’Round provides curriculum and instructional resources. Unless otherwise stated, Gather ’Round is not acting as your child’s accredited school of record. Parents remain responsible for homeschool, private school, ESA, and state reporting requirements.