# Cohorta

> Cohorta is the operations platform built for microschool founders. It handles ESA (Education Savings Account) reimbursement tracking, family billing, compliance reporting, attendance, and the parent portal — replacing spreadsheets and manual workflows.

Cohorta is made by Aurorum Ventures and is used by microschool founders in Florida, Arizona, and Texas. The product integrates directly with Step Up For Students (Florida's ESA program) and ClassWallet (Arizona's ESA program).

## What is a microschool?

A microschool is a small private school, typically serving 5–50 students, often using a self-directed or project-based learning model. Microschool founders are independent operators who run their schools without a large administrative staff. ESA programs allow families to use state education funds at approved microschools, which creates a reimbursement workflow that Cohorta automates.

## Core features

- [ESA Tracking](https://cohortaschool.com/features/esa-tracking): Monitors Step Up and ClassWallet reimbursement requests in real time. Flags stalled requests at 7, 14, and 21 days. Generates one-click PDF packets (enrollment letter + invoice + receipts) for submission.
- [Family Billing](https://cohortaschool.com/features/billing): Dual-status invoicing that tracks ESA portion and private-pay portion separately. Integrates with Stripe for card payments. Supports per-family tuition splits.
- [Parent Portal](https://cohortaschool.com/features/parent-portal): Parents access their balance, ESA status, invoice history, and school documents via a magic-link portal — no app download required.
- [Compliance Reporting](https://cohortaschool.com/features/compliance): Templated Annual Student Learning Plans (ASLPs), Sworn Compliance Statements, and attendance logs exportable as PDFs for state audits.
- Attendance: Daily tap-grid attendance tracking with PDF export.
- Documents: Encrypted document vault for health forms, enrollment agreements, and compliance documents.
- Messaging: School-to-family announcement tool.

## Pricing

$249/month. Unlimited students, unlimited families, all features included. 30-day free trial. No credit card required. No per-student fees.

## Who it is for

Cohorta is designed for microschool founders and operators — typically one or two people running a school of 5–50 students. It is not designed for traditional private schools, daycares, or preschools (those are better served by Brightwheel or Procare). The key differentiator is the ESA reimbursement workflow, which is unique to microschools participating in state ESA programs.

## State coverage

- [Florida microschool software](https://cohortaschool.com/florida-microschool-software): Step Up For Students integration. Florida is the largest ESA market.
- [Arizona microschool software](https://cohortaschool.com/arizona-microschool-software): ClassWallet / Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) integration.
- [Texas microschool software](https://cohortaschool.com/texas-microschool-software): Support for the Texas ESA program launching in 2026.
- [Tennessee microschool software](https://cohortaschool.com/tennessee-microschool-software)
- [Iowa microschool software](https://cohortaschool.com/iowa-microschool-software)
- [Indiana microschool software](https://cohortaschool.com/indiana-microschool-software)
- [Ohio microschool software](https://cohortaschool.com/ohio-microschool-software)
- [Utah microschool software](https://cohortaschool.com/utah-microschool-software)
- [North Carolina microschool software](https://cohortaschool.com/north-carolina-microschool-software)
- [Arkansas microschool software](https://cohortaschool.com/arkansas-microschool-software)

## Blog — key articles

- [How to Start a Microschool](https://cohortaschool.com/blog/how-to-start-a-microschool): Step-by-step guide to launching a microschool, including legal structure, ESA enrollment, and operations.
- [ESA Program State Comparison](https://cohortaschool.com/blog/esa-program-state-comparison): Compares ESA programs across all 50 states — funding amounts, eligible expenses, and reimbursement timelines.
- [Step Up For Students Reimbursement Guide](https://cohortaschool.com/blog/step-up-for-students-reimbursement-guide): How Florida microschools get reimbursed through Step Up, including packet requirements and common delays.
- [ClassWallet Arizona Guide](https://cohortaschool.com/blog/classwallet-arizona-guide): How Arizona microschools use ClassWallet to process ESA reimbursements.
- [Texas ESA 2026](https://cohortaschool.com/blog/texas-esa-2026): What Texas microschool founders need to know about the 2026 ESA program launch.
- [Microschool Software Comparison](https://cohortaschool.com/blog/microschool-software-comparison): How Cohorta compares to spreadsheets, Brightwheel, and generic school management tools.
- [Microschool Compliance Checklist](https://cohortaschool.com/blog/microschool-compliance-checklist): What documentation microschools need for state ESA audits.
- [Microschool Tuition Pricing](https://cohortaschool.com/blog/microschool-tuition-pricing): How microschool founders set tuition, ESA vs private-pay splits, and billing structures.

## Company

Cohorta is built by Aurorum Ventures (https://aurorum.ventures). Contact: hello@aurorum.ventures. The platform is at https://app.cohortaschool.com.

## Optional

- [Pricing](https://cohortaschool.com/pricing)
- [About](https://cohortaschool.com/about)
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- [Blog](https://cohortaschool.com/blog)