Discover TEFA: In-Person Sessions for Texas Families
Explore TEFA Funding at Local Information Sessions
The Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program, administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, provides Texas families with flexible funding to support their child’s education. TEFA is a state-wide school choice initiative designed to help families access the resources their child needs to succeed academically.
Approved families can use TEFA funds for private school tuition, homeschooling, tutoring, technology, and other education-related expenses. Funds are intended to give families flexibility while ensuring educational needs are met.
How TEFA Funds Can Be Used
Educational Services & Materials
Tuition and fees at a private school, higher education provider, online course/program, or program that provides training for an industry-based credential approved by the Texas Education Agency
Textbooks or other instructional materials
Required uniforms
Fees for classes provided by school districts that do not qualify the child for inclusion in the school’s average daily attendance
Other Approved Expenses
Academic assessment costs
Private tutoring
Transportation to and from approved providers
Educational therapies not covered by federal, state, or local benefits (e.g., Medicaid)
Computer hardware or software (must not exceed 10% of the total amount transferred to the child’s account for the year)
Meals provided by a private school
Important Guidelines
Funds may not be used to pay a family member
Any funds remaining at the end of the school year roll over as long as the child remains in the TEFA program
Information Sessions Across Texas
To help families learn more about TEFA, in-person information sessions are being held across the state. These sessions are designed to:
Explain eligibility requirements and the application process
Discuss how to allocate funds for tuition, technology, or educational services
Provide a face-to-face Q&A with TEFA representatives
Share information about participating TEFA-approved schools and programs
Application Window:
Open: February 4, 2026
Close: March 17, 2026
