What is the Learning Fund?

• The learning fund is an $800 (subject to change) allotment for each Epic student enrolled in the Epic One on One program; multiple students in same family can combine funds.

I thought the Learning Fund was $1,000...did it change?

• The learning fund was $1,000 during the 2011-12 school year. For budgeting reasons, the amount is being lowered to $800, though we anticipate raising it again.

Does the cost of curriculum come out of the Learning Fund?

• Yes.

What can the Learning Fund be used to purchase?

• After price of core curriculum choice is deducted, leftover funds can be used for supplemental curriculum, laptop lease, and extracurricular activities.

What is the process for accessing the Learning Fund?

• Once a product or service is selected by the student/family, notify Brandy Davidson at learningfund@epiccharterschools.org. 
• Epic will purchase the product or service for the student/family using the funds allocated for the Learning Fund account.
• For Product Orders - please allow 2 weeks for purchasing.
• For Service Orders - please allow up to 30 days for payment to process.

What is the difference between a product and a service?

• A product is a learning tool such as a book, iPad, chemistry set, software...
• A service would be something like instructional courses/lessons such as music lessons, gym memberships, etc.

What is the Learning Fund NOT ALLOWED to do?

• Parents CANNOT be reimbursed for any educational expenses.
  • Epic MUST PURCHASE the products or services for the student(s).
• Parents CANNOT be paid directly to purchase educational items.
  • Again, Epic MUST PURCHASE the products or services for the student(s).
    

Who do I speak with about my Learning Fund?

• Inquiries and ALL REQUESTS should be sent to Brandy Davidson ( learningfund@epiccharterschools.org ). If the request is approved, she will order the item and ship it directly to the family.