What you can buy with Education Freedom Account

Every category, with the Arkansas rule

Covered: usually coveredDepends: covered with conditionsNot covered: usually not coveredNot stated: not stated by the program

• Covered

  Private school tuition & fees

  Private school tuition and mandatory fees (enrollment, lab fees) are covered..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
• Not stated

  Online school & virtual courses

  Handbook lists 'online course subscriptions' under curricula but has no standalone online-school tuition line; not separately confirmed..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
• Covered

  Curriculum, textbooks & workbooks

  Homeschool curricula, textbooks, workbooks and online course subscriptions for core subjects are covered..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
• Covered

  Reading books & e-books

  Textbooks and instructional materials are covered as part of homeschool curricula..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
• Covered

  School supplies & consumables

  Everyday school supplies (pencils, paper, notebooks, crayons, scissors, markers, backpacks) are covered..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
• Covered

  Computers, tablets, software & internet

  Computers, laptops, tablets and basic educational peripherals (printer, router, headphones) for the student's education are covered..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
• Covered

  Tutoring

  Tutoring services and academic enrichment classes from an approved tutor or learning center are covered..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
• Depends

  Classes, co-ops & camps

  Co-curricular academic/skill courses (fine arts, STEM, CTE) covered; non-academic extracurricular activities count toward a 25% annual cap..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
• Depends

  Music, art & sports lessons

  Musical instruments, sports gear/participation and membership dues (gym/zoo/museum) count toward a combined 25%-of-funds annual cap..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
• Depends

  Educational therapies

  Speech, OT, behavioral and other specialized therapy services from licensed providers covered for a student with special needs..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
• Covered

  Testing, exams & evaluations

  Standardized test fees (AP, ACT/SAT, CLEP, certification testing) are covered..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
• Covered

  College courses, dual enrollment & CTE

  Fees for college courses taken during high school for dual credit are covered..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
• Depends

  Transportation

  Transportation to/from a participating school or provider is covered, capped at the state's approved mileage reimbursement rate..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
• Covered

  School uniforms

  School uniforms required by a private school's dress code, including PE uniforms if mandated, are covered..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
• Not covered

  Field trips, museums & educational travel

  Recreational travel, lodging and meals for trips (even educational ones, e.g. a Washington D.C. trip) are explicitly not covered..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
• Depends

  Desks, instruments & learning equipment

  Musical instruments and sports/art equipment covered but count toward the 25%-of-funds Extracurricular/PE/Field Trip cap..

  Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.

Education Freedom Account explicitly excludes: Entertainment content (video games, streaming, TVs); Medical/health costs (doctor, dental, medications, health insurance); Late fees, penalties, cancellation fees, donations; Non-uniform clothing; Home internet/utility bills; Recreational travel, lodging, meals for trips; Post-high-school college tuition; Full-time public school enrollment.

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