Odyssey - Charting a new course for education

For Parents

Customize your child’s education. Find high quality educational services and products and pay for them using state funds.

For States

Process application, track payments, and eliminate fraud. Get the tools to run ESA and microgrant programs all in one place.

For Vendors

Enroll new students, invoice customers, and accept ESA and microgrant funds from parents.

The Odyssey platform has the right features for any ESA or microgrant program.

Turnkey solution

Odyssey handles all aspects of administering programs including application management, marketing and outreach, marketplace creation, payments, and customer support.

Real time financial data

Odyssey provides real time access to balances and transaction flows ensuring that all money is accounted for in every program.

First ESA and microgrants platform

Odyssey is the first company that has designed a product to focus exclusively on education savings accounts and microgrant management.

State based approach

Odyssey utilizes a state-based approach by customizing our platform to each states’ needs.

Marketplace with schools and vendors you already use.

Discover your child’s next “A-ha” moment.

Browse schools, tutoring, software and other products and services suited to the unique needs of your child. Easily pay for them using state funds.

For Parents

States get a turnkey solution to manage programs.

Odyssey takes care of all the burdens of running an ESA or microgrant program. From applications to payments to customer support, we’ve got you covered.

For States

Vendors gain access to marketplaces where parents can purchase.

Vendors can generate new business by signing up as an approved vendor in one state or many states.

For Vendors

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Frequently Asked Questions

We’re here to help you every step of the way. We’ve compiled a list of answers to commonly asked questions.

What is an ESA or microgrant program?

ESAs and microgrants are state-based programs where parents are given funds to pay for approved educational expenses that allow them to customize an education that fits their child's needs. Vendors in these programs can include private schools, curriculum companies, tutors, therapists, software, and online learning programs among other items and services. The biggest difference between the two is that in an ESA you can pay for tuition whereas in a microgrant program you cannot. There are additional differences, but that is the primary difference.

Do I qualify for an ESA or microgrant program?

It depends. Each state has their own program eligibility criteria. If you have any questions about your state and their criteria please contact us.

How much money do I receive if I am approved for an ESA or microgrant?

It depends. Amounts awarded to families can range from $500 to $14,000. Each program differs depending on the state. If you have any questions about your state, please contact us.

Once I am approved, what can I spend my money on?

ESAs and microgrant programs generally take an expansive view of what constitutes an educational expense. Each state is different, but most programs allow for funds to be spent on the following:

Specialized services, including physical, occupational and speech therapy
Private school tuition
Educational software.
Tutoring
Educational hardware, including tablets and chromebooks
After school programs
Summer camps

My child is in preschool, do they qualify?

No. ESAs and microgrants are only for children in Grades K-12.

Still have questions? View our Support page.

What customers are saying about us.

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My business needed help invoicing parents and collecting payments. I'm glad Odyssey created something user friendly that helps me do my job.

Jill, Children’s bookstore owner

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When our state passed a microgrant program, I was concerned about our capacity to administer it. Odyssey’s all-in-one solution helped us quickly and efficiently implement the program.

Carol, State Administrator

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Odyssey allows me to build the best possible personalized education for my daughter while making it easy and simple to access state dollars to pay for it.

Will, Parent

Odyssey is charting a new course for education.

For Parents

For States

For Vendors

The Odyssey platform has the right features for any ESA or microgrant program.

Turnkey solution

Real time financial data

First ESA and microgrants platform

State based approach

Marketplace with schools and vendors you already use.

Discover your child’s next “A-ha” moment.

States get a turnkey solution to manage programs.

Vendors gain access to marketplaces where parents can purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ESA or microgrant program?

Do I qualify for an ESA or microgrant program?

How much money do I receive if I am approved for an ESA or microgrant?

Once I am approved, what can I spend my money on?

My child is in preschool, do they qualify?

What customers are saying about us.

Odyssey is on a mission.

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