Who can qualify?
EFS is the broadest route. The older ESA is limited by geography, income and prior enrollment; IEA serves students with an active IEP and a qualifying disability.
PencilGo
Tennessee · State guide · 2026–27
Can ESA cover this?
Three separate programs; only ESA second-semester applications are open. Every purchase is reviewed by the program. Reviewed September 22, 2026.
EFSEducation Freedom ScholarshipESAIEA
Is it covered by Education Freedom Scholarship and targeted ESA programs?
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.
Your state's program makes the final decision. A purchase made with your own card may not be paid back.
Education Freedom Scholarship vendors in Tennessee
By what your child needs. Before paying any of them, check the exact purchase above.
Tutoring · 7 listed
CTCmath
Annual Family Membership Your child works through short, clear math lessons on their own, from kindergarten through c…
Education Interventions
Education Interventions appears on the public Education Scholarship Trust Fund provider list. Confirm its current off…
NashvilleEducation Interventions LLC
Dyslexia ELA Math Online Orton-Gillingham Reading Spelling Spelling and Phonics Test Prep Tutor Virtual
NashvilleEducation Interventions, LLC
Education Interventions, LLC appears on the public Texas Education Freedom Accounts provider list. Confirm its curren…
NashvilleTherapies & services · 2 listed
Classes, co-ops & camps · 1 listed
Private school or microschool · 295 listed
Etron Circuit Labs Inc
Etron Circuit Labs Inc appears on the public Education Freedom Accounts provider list. Confirm its current offerings,…
BeechgroceAbintra Montessori School
Abintra Montessori School appears on the public Education Freedom Scholarship provider list. Confirm its current offe…
Academy for Academic Excellence
Academy for Academic Excellence appears on the public Education Freedom Scholarship provider list. Confirm its curren…
Acton Academy Johnson City
Acton Academy Johnson City appears on the public Education Freedom Scholarship provider list. Confirm its current off…
Curriculum · 16 listed
CTCmath
Annual Family Membership Your child works through short, clear math lessons on their own, from kindergarten through c…
T is for Tot
TEXTBOOKS, CURRICULUM, OR EDUCATIONAL ITEMS Hands-on learning kits for ages 3 to 7, made by a former kindergarten tea…
HendersonvilleCompass Classroom
Compass Classroom appears on the public Education Scholarship Trust Fund provider list. Confirm its current offerings…
NashvilleChapter House
TEXTBOOKS, CURRICULUM, OR EDUCATIONAL ITEMS
LafayetteOnline learning · 4 listed
Compass Classroom
Compass Classroom appears on the public CHOOSE Act Alabama provider list. Confirm its current offerings, eligible ite…
NashvilleKids Cartoon Academy
Kids Cartoon Academy appears on the public CHOOSE Act Alabama provider list. Confirm its current offerings, eligible…
ChattanoogaLiterary Adventures For Kids
Literary Adventures For Kids appears on the public CHOOSE Act Alabama provider list. Confirm its current offerings, e…
McminnvilleMuzology
Muzology appears on the public CHOOSE Act Alabama provider list. Confirm its current offerings, eligible items and pa…
NashvilleTennessee funding and program facts
Per student, 2026–27
$7,530/yr EFS; geographic ESA ~$10,094-$10,133; IEA by formula
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Vendors listed
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Participation unconfirmed
We have no confirmed PencilGo provider approval or purchase route for this program.
PencilGo status reviewed September 23, 2026.
Browse Tennessee vendor listingsProvider participation does not approve every product. Confirm the exact offering and payment process before purchasing. Direct card purchases may not be reimbursed.
Eligibility, application, and payment details
How much is it?
EFS provides $7,530. The geographic ESA provides about $10,094–$10,133 depending on district. IEA uses a student- and district-specific education formula.
When do I apply?
EFS and IEA are closed for 2026–27. The geographic ESA accepts second-semester applications September 1–October 15, 2026.
What the funds may cover
- Participating-school tuition and fees
- Approved curriculum, books and testing
- Tutoring, therapies and educational programs where allowed
- Program-specific technology, transportation and postsecondary costs
The exact item still must satisfy the program’s current rules and purchasing process.
Worksheets, printables and workbooks with Education Freedom Scholarship and targeted ESA programs
Before you act
A child may receive only one Tennessee program per school year. Never use the expense list or deadline from a different program.
- Program administrator
- Tennessee Department of Education
- Guide reviewed
- September 22, 2026
Verify before applying or spending
Official Tennessee sources
Program pages can change after this guide is reviewed. These links are the source of truth.
A safe order for families
Do not buy first and assume reimbursement later.
- 1
Confirm the child’s eligibility
Use the official program—not a vendor page—to check residency, enrollment, income or disability requirements.
- 2
Wait for the actual award
Eligibility, an application, and a funded account are three different stages.
- 3
Verify the exact expense and payment route
Provider approval does not automatically approve every product. Save invoices and required documentation.
PencilGo is free for your family
Daily sheet plans, printable worksheets and workbooks, scan checking, and parent progress reports are free. No card or ESA funds needed.
Questions Tennessee families ask
Answered from the official Education Freedom Scholarship and targeted ESA programs sources linked above.
Who qualifies for Education Freedom Scholarship and targeted ESA programs?
EFS is the broadest route. The older ESA is limited by geography, income and prior enrollment; IEA serves students with an active IEP and a qualifying disability.
How much funding is available in Tennessee?
EFS provides $7,530. The geographic ESA provides about $10,094–$10,133 depending on district. IEA uses a student- and district-specific education formula.
When can families apply?
EFS and IEA are closed for 2026–27. The geographic ESA accepts second-semester applications September 1–October 15, 2026.
Where can I find ESA vendors in Tennessee?
Tennessee Department of Education keeps the official list for Education Freedom Scholarship and targeted ESA programs; start at Education Freedom Scholarship. PencilGo's Tennessee vendor directory lists vendors that report serving the program, with how to pay each one.
What can Education Freedom Scholarship and targeted ESA programs funds cover?
Participating-school tuition and fees; Approved curriculum, books and testing; Tutoring, therapies and educational programs where allowed; Program-specific technology, transportation and postsecondary costs. A child may receive only one Tennessee program per school year. Never use the expense list or deadline from a different program.
Independent information
PencilGo is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Education, or any scholarship administrator. This page is educational information, not legal, tax, or eligibility advice. Program administrators make all final decisions.