Last year, Texas families got $10,474 per child for private school through TEFA. Here's how it works and what to do before applications open.
$10,474
per child last year, private school
15 min
to apply last year, and free
$2,000
per child last year, homeschool
2027-28 application dates aren't announced yet
Last year's window ran February 4 to March 31. Join the state's interest list to hear when it opens, and get your documents ready now.
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Texas children from pre-K through 12th grade can apply
Use the funds for tuition, books, curriculum and more
Last year, students with disabilities could receive up to $30,000