Who qualifies for Education Freedom Account?
New Hampshire resident K–12 students may apply without an income ceiling. Renewals, siblings, students with disabilities and households at or below 350% FPL are exempt from the 12,500-student cap.
Questions New Hampshire families ask about Education Freedom Account
Answered from the official Education Freedom Account sources linked in the New Hampshire guide, then the questions every ESA family asks.
Questions and answers
How much funding is available in New Hampshire?
$4,100 base, plus applicable differentiated aid for income eligibility, English learners and special education, before program fees.
When can families apply?
Applications remain rolling, but the 2026–27 cap has been reached for non-priority students. Applications verified after July 15 receive a prorated award.
Where can I find ESA vendors in New Hampshire?
Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire / ClassWallet keeps the official list for Education Freedom Account; start at CSF New Hampshire: EFA. PencilGo's New Hampshire vendor directory lists vendors that report serving the program, with how to pay each one.
What can Education Freedom Account funds cover?
Private, out-of-district public and online-school tuition; Curriculum, books and tutoring; Testing, technology, CTE and dual enrollment; Therapies and fee-for-service transportation. Universal eligibility does not currently mean immediate availability. Non-priority applicants may remain on a waitlist.
What can I buy with ESA funds?
It depends on the state, but most programs cover private-school tuition, curriculum and textbooks, tutoring, testing, educational therapies, and school supplies, each with conditions. Every guide lists what its program covers and links the official rules.
Where do I find ESA vendors?
Each program keeps its own list on the administrator's site, linked from every state guide. PencilGo's vendor directory groups vendors by state and shows how each one is paid; listings are vendor-reported until PencilGo checks the program's records.
Can I buy worksheets and printables with ESA funds?
In 17 of 18 programs, yes: curriculum, workbooks and printable worksheets are instructional materials, the category ESA programs cover most often, usually on condition that the purchase goes through the program's platform or an approved provider.
How do I pay a vendor with ESA funds?
Through the program's platform: ClassWallet or Odyssey in most states, direct reimbursement in a few. The program reviews the purchase before the vendor is paid, so do not buy first and assume reimbursement.
Can I pay for PencilGo with ESA funds?
In some states. Each guide shows PencilGo's current status for that program and, where a purchase is possible, the exact steps. Provider participation never approves every product, so confirm the plan in the program before buying.
Before using ESA funds. Provider approval or a marketplace listing does not approve every product or confirm that a funded purchase can be made. Check Education Freedom Account's current rules and payment route before buying; a direct card purchase does not guarantee reimbursement. This hub is educational information, not legal, tax or eligibility advice. PencilGo is independent of state agencies.