The short version
In South Carolina, a microschool usually operates as a private school or a program serving homeschooling families. No state licensing; to meet compulsory attendance a school must be accredited (SCISA/SACS), SC-Board-approved, or church-affiliated. South Carolina has an ESA program (Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF)), so eligible families can bring funded tuition. See the South Carolina funding guide →
South Carolina funding at a glance
Program: Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) (ESA) · Award: $7,634 for 2026-27 · Paid via: ClassWallet
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Questions founders ask
Do I have to use a specific curriculum?
No. MicroschoolLaunchKit is the compliance and operations layer — use whatever curriculum or model you want. We handle the paperwork around it, not the teaching.
What exactly is ESA / voucher approval?
Many states let families use public scholarship funds for private-school tuition. Getting approved as a provider/vendor is how that money reaches your school. We walk you through it, state by state.
Do you take a cut of my tuition?
Never. It is a flat subscription. Your tuition is 100% yours — unlike franchise networks that take a fee for every student.
Is this legal advice?
No. We give plain-language guidance and sourced requirements, not legal advice. For legal-sensitive decisions we point you to an education attorney.
Official sources (verify current requirements): ed.sc.gov · sc-estf-program.com