Who can qualify?
Texas-resident children eligible for public or charter school, kindergarten, or qualifying free public pre-K may apply. Statutory income and disability priorities control lottery order.
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Texas · State guide · 2026–27
Can ESA cover this?
First year active; 2026–27 applications are closed. Every purchase is reviewed by the program. Reviewed September 22, 2026.
TEFATexas Education Freedom Account
Is it covered by Texas Education Freedom Accounts?
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.
TEFA vendors in Texas
By what your child needs. Before paying any of them, check the exact purchase above.
Tutoring · 425 listed
CTCmath
Annual Family Membership Your child works through short, clear math lessons on their own, from kindergarten through c…
EMBER AND IVY LITERACY
online Foundational Literacy & Phonics Bridge (6 Sessions) For learners who need a structured foundation in early lit…
Cedar ParkROSS COUNSELING SERVICE PLLC
hybrid Individual Counseling/Virtual 1-hour of individual counseling (virtual). HIPAA-compliant and ethical session.…
HoustonDON BOSCO ACADEMY LLC
hybrid K–5 Math Tutoring – 8 Sessions (2hrs per session) Strengthen basic math skills including addition, subtraction…
HoustonTherapies & services · 467 listed
ROOM FOR CHANGE, PLLC
hybrid Counseling services delivered by master's student counselor Counseling services delivered by master's student…
GarlandHELP ME LEARN TO READ
HELP ME LEARN TO READ appears on the public Texas Education Freedom Accounts provider list. Confirm its current offer…
AustinAMANDA MARTIN LPC, PLLC
hybrid Individual Counseling Counseling sessions help with many mental health symptoms. This may include modalities o…
KatyBUILDING UP WORDS PLLC
hybrid Comprehensive Speech language Evaluation Includes caregiver interview, standardized clinical assessment, obser…
KatyClasses, co-ops & camps · 22 listed
Notelife
online Guitar & Ukulele Curriculum + Live Zoom Lessons (6 Months) Enjoy guitar lessons and ukulele lessons through a…
LexingtonVanguard Academy Katy
Vanguard Academy Katy offers high-quality, affordable preschool and childcare programs for families in Katy, TX. Loca…
KatyWize Computing Academy
Wize Computing Academy (legal name NIVIKA LLC) appears on the public Texas Education Freedom Accounts provider list.…
CoppellWe Rock The Spectrum Bellaire
We Rock The Spectrum Bellaire is a kids’ gym with a purpose that serves children of all abilities. We welcome sensory…
Private school or microschool · 2,978 listed
Ascension Academy
Tuition 5-12 Tuition for grades 5-12 can be paid monthly (July-May) with no additional service fee, or in a single pa…
AmarilloSCORE ACADEMY ONLINE, LLC
online Asynchronous - Full access to all course content and materials- All coursework marked and graded by a teacher-…
SouthlakeWESTERN HILLS ACADEMY
Registration and Book Fee Yearly registration and book fees. Elementary Tuition Monthly Elementary tuition for K4 - 5…
El PasoBrown County Christian School
Tutoring One hour of tutoring. Current subject offerings: math, reading, Spanish, science, and spelling. Tuition & Fe…
BrownwoodCurriculum · 65 listed
Vanguard Academy Katy
Vanguard Academy Katy offers high-quality, affordable preschool and childcare programs for families in Katy, TX. Loca…
KatyCTCmath
Annual Family Membership Your child works through short, clear math lessons on their own, from kindergarten through c…
Art of Problem Solving (Beast Academy)
Math textbooks and online classes for middle and high school students, plus Beast Academy, an elementary math curricu…
At Home Curriculum
At Home Curriculum™ creates print-and-go homeschool curriculum and learning activities for ages 2 through third grade…
BullardOnline learning · 18 listed
Art of Problem Solving (Beast Academy)
Math textbooks and online classes for middle and high school students, plus Beast Academy, an elementary math curricu…
HOPE Academy Ranch USA
Cognia-accredited, virtual high school providing the ability to earn a Texas Foundational Diploma. The Next Steps Pro…
Kumon Missouri City Oyster Creek
A world-acclaimed math and reading after-school program, led by experienced staff dedicated to mentoring and teaching…
Ottimmo Tutoring
OTTIMMO provides personalized K–12 tutoring in all subjects, with qualified teachers who tailor lessons to each stude…
Texas funding and program facts
Per student, 2026–27
$10,474 private school · $2,000 homeschool · up to $30,000 with IEP
Pays vendors through
Odyssey
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Participation unconfirmed
PencilGo has not confirmed provider approval, product approval, or a purchase route for Texas Education Freedom Accounts.
PencilGo status reviewed September 23, 2026.
Browse Texas 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?
$10,474 for most participating private-school students, $2,000 for homeschool or another setting, and up to $30,000 for a private-school student with a qualifying current IEP.
When do I apply?
The first application cycle closed March 31, 2026. Waitlist awards may still be issued as funding becomes available; other families must await the 2027–28 cycle.
What the funds may cover
- Approved private-school and online-course tuition
- Instructional materials and uniforms
- Tutoring, transportation and educational therapies
- Technology up to the annual category cap
The exact item still must satisfy the program’s current rules and purchasing process.
See every category with the Texas Education Freedom Accounts rule, and check a specific item
Worksheets, printables and workbooks with Texas Education Freedom Accounts
Before you act
A provider’s approval does not make every offering eligible. Enhanced disability funding requires the program’s specific IEP documentation.
- Program administrator
- Texas Comptroller / Odyssey
- Guide reviewed
- September 22, 2026
Verify before applying or spending
Official Texas 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 Texas families ask
Answered from the official Texas Education Freedom Accounts sources linked above.
Who qualifies for Texas Education Freedom Accounts?
Texas-resident children eligible for public or charter school, kindergarten, or qualifying free public pre-K may apply. Statutory income and disability priorities control lottery order.
How much funding is available in Texas?
$10,474 for most participating private-school students, $2,000 for homeschool or another setting, and up to $30,000 for a private-school student with a qualifying current IEP.
When can families apply?
The first application cycle closed March 31, 2026. Waitlist awards may still be issued as funding becomes available; other families must await the 2027–28 cycle.
Where can I find ESA vendors in Texas?
Texas Comptroller / Odyssey keeps the official list for Texas Education Freedom Accounts; start at Texas Education Freedom Accounts. PencilGo's Texas vendor directory lists vendors that report serving the program, with how to pay each one.
What can Texas Education Freedom Accounts funds cover?
Approved private-school and online-course tuition; Instructional materials and uniforms; Tutoring, transportation and educational therapies; Technology up to the annual category cap. A provider’s approval does not make every offering eligible. Enhanced disability funding requires the program’s specific IEP documentation.
Independent information
PencilGo is not affiliated with or endorsed by Texas, Texas Comptroller / Odyssey, or any scholarship administrator. This page is educational information, not legal, tax, or eligibility advice. Program administrators make all final decisions.