South Carolina ESTF & ClassWallet Guide for Families Educating at Home
How South Carolina ESTF Works for Families Educating at Home
South Carolina’s Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) provides eligible K–12 students with scholarship funds for approved educational expenses. The South Carolina Department of Education administers the program and uses ClassWallet to manage scholarship funds.
First Homeschool is an approved ClassWallet Marketplace vendor. To purchase from us with ESTF funds, enter our store through Start Shopping in the Marketplace. We are not a Direct Pay / Pay Vendor provider.
Sources: SC Department of Education ESTF Program and ESTF Frequently Asked Questions.
How to Access ClassWallet
If you have been awarded South Carolina ESTF funds, use ClassWallet to enter First Homeschool through the Marketplace. Starting inside ClassWallet is the best way to keep your South Carolina funded purchase connected to the correct student wallet.
Video DemonstrationLog onto ClassWallet
Sign in to your ClassWallet account and select the correct student.
Open the ClassWallet Marketplace
Locate the Marketplace shopping option and select Start Shopping.
Locate “First Homeschool”
Find First Homeschool in the approved Marketplace retailer list and select Shop. We are a Marketplace vendor, not a Direct Pay / Pay Vendor provider.
Choose Your Curriculum
You’ll be redirected to our storefront. Add eligible curriculum, books, workbooks, literature, and educational materials to your cart.
Submit Your Order
Complete the storefront checkout flow and submit the order so it can return to ClassWallet for South Carolina ESTF payment processing.
Authorize the ClassWallet Purchase
Finish the requested information inside ClassWallet and authorize use of your available funds. Final eligibility and purchase approval are determined by the state program.
Ready to Start Shopping?
First Homeschool carries new and used homeschool curriculum, textbooks, workbooks, literature, teacher guides, manipulatives, kits, and other educational resources.
For a ClassWallet-funded order, begin in ClassWallet and select First Homeschool from the Marketplace. You can browse our public store at any time, but do not use a normal public checkout when you intend to pay with South Carolina ESTF funds.
Open ClassWallet Browse Our StoreWhat Can South Carolina ESTF Funds Cover?
Current ESTF guidance includes categories especially relevant to families educating at home, such as curriculum, textbooks, student workbooks, reading books, instructional materials, approved online education services, tutoring, and certain technology and therapies.
Source: South Carolina ESTF FAQ and the ESTF Participant Guide.
Common Errors When Creating ClassWallet Orders
Starting Outside ClassWallet
If you plan to use program funds, enter First Homeschool through Start Shopping in the Marketplace instead of beginning with a normal storefront checkout.
Wrong Student or Balance
Families with multiple students should confirm the correct wallet is selected and that funds are available before submitting an order.
Item Eligibility
Being sold by an approved Marketplace vendor does not make every item automatically eligible. State program rules control the final decision.
ClassWallet & Program Documentation
Use the official state and ClassWallet resources below whenever you need to verify eligibility, allowable expenses, application status, or purchasing rules.
South Carolina ESTF Frequently Asked Questions
Can a family educate at home while participating in ESTF?
Yes, but an ESTF participant cannot simultaneously be enrolled under South Carolina homeschool Options 1, 2, or 3. Review the current SC Department of Education ESTF FAQ for the participation requirements.
Can ESTF funds be used for homeschool curriculum?
Yes. Current program guidance includes curriculum, textbooks, student workbooks, reading books, and qualifying instructional materials among approved categories.
Is First Homeschool available through the South Carolina ClassWallet Marketplace?
Yes. First Homeschool is an approved ClassWallet Marketplace vendor. Select us through Start Shopping.
Can I buy from First Homeschool first and submit the receipt for reimbursement?
No. Current South Carolina ESTF guidance states that there is no reimbursement to families. Complete the purchase through ClassWallet.
Still Have Questions?
Reach out to First Homeschool if you need help locating curriculum or navigating our Marketplace storefront. For questions about whether a purchase is allowed, contact the state program or ClassWallet because they make the final eligibility decision.
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