Can I buy a laptop or tablet with Education Freedom Account?
With conditions. Computer $3,600 cap (1 per 3 yrs), tablets $1,600 cap, other devices $800 cap; general household internet and cell service are excluded.
What you can buy with Education Freedom Account
16 kinds of expenses, each checked against the program's published rules as PencilGo read them on 2026-09-25. Pick one to see its vendors, or type an item to check it.
Is it covered by Education Freedom Account?
Type what you want to buy, for example a product name, a class or a service. We check it against the program's published expense rules and show the rule.
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Every category, with the New Hampshire 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 student fees (academic services, activity, application, athletics, book, technology, test, uniform fees) are allowable..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Covered
Online school & virtual courses
Non-public/private online learning program tuition and fees are an explicit allowable-use category (RSA 194-F:2 II.(b))..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Covered
Curriculum, textbooks & workbooks
Textbooks, curriculum, or other materials required by the course/program/lesson are allowable if within the core knowledge domains..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Covered
Reading books & e-books
Textbooks (books, workbooks, study materials, e-textbooks, e-workbooks, educational videos) are allowable..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Depends
School supplies & consumables
School supplies (calculator, backpacks, math tools, writing utensils) allowed as instructional materials; craft/household/office bulk items are excluded..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Depends
Computers, tablets, software & internet
Computer $3,600 cap (1 per 3 yrs), tablets $1,600 cap, other devices $800 cap; general household internet and cell service are excluded..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Covered
Tutoring
Tutoring by a certified/accredited individual or facility in the core knowledge domains is allowable (RSA 194-F:2 II.(c))..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Covered
Classes, co-ops & camps
Tuition/fees for qualifying academic camps and education programs, incl. summer programs and co-op/microschool classes, are allowable..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Covered
Music, art & sports lessons
Education-program examples explicitly list dance, music lessons, martial arts, soccer, swimming, theater, and similar team/class activities..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Covered
Educational therapies
Special-education services and therapies (occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, audiology) are allowable (RSA 194-F:2 II.(l))..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Covered
Testing, exams & evaluations
Fees for standardized assessments, AP exams, portfolio evaluations, and college admission exams, plus prep-course tuition, are allowable..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Covered
College courses, dual enrollment & CTE
Career/technical school and college/university tuition and fees are allowable for a dual-enrolled high schooler, not after graduation..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Depends
Transportation
Only a fee-for-service bus/transportation provider under contract qualifies; Uber/Lyft, planes, trains, cruises, and boats are excluded..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Depends
School uniforms
Only items specifically required by the school's written uniform policy qualify; general clothing/dress-code items do not..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Depends
Field trips, museums & educational travel
Individual admission to an educational facility (e.g. museum) is allowed with an explanation of educational purpose; amusement/water parks excluded..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25. - Depends
Desks, instruments & learning equipment
Athletic equipment/passes capped at $500/item; musical instruments allowed as instructional materials; furniture and multi-user items excluded..
Rule as PencilGo read it on 2026-09-25.
Education Freedom Account explicitly excludes: cell phones, smartwatches, smart glasses/rings; general household internet/routers; furniture; toys (Lego, dolls, stuffed animals, RC vehicles); streaming services & podcasts (Netflix-type, Spotify); trips/travel incl. Uber/Lyft, planes, cruises; live entertainment (amusement parks, concerts, bowling); food and kitchenware; family/group memberships and subscriptions.
Questions New Hampshire families ask
Can I buy curriculum, workbooks and printable worksheets with Education Freedom Account?
Yes. Textbooks, curriculum, or other materials required by the course/program/lesson are allowable if within the core knowledge domains.
Does Education Freedom Account pay for music, art or sports lessons?
Yes. Education-program examples explicitly list dance, music lessons, martial arts, soccer, swimming, theater, and similar team/class activities.
Does Education Freedom Account pay for tutoring?
Yes. Tutoring by a certified/accredited individual or facility in the core knowledge domains is allowable (RSA 194-F:2 II.(c)).
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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.