Texas TEFA for families

How much does Texas TEFA pay?

• $10,474 for a student at an approved private school or a pre-K or kindergarten program in 2026-27.1
• Up to $30,000 for a private school student with a disability whose IEP is on file with the Texas Education Agency by the end of the application period.1
• $2,000 a year for a homeschooled student or one not enrolled in a private school or pre-K or kindergarten program.1
• Money arrives in installments, not all at once. For private school students, 25% of the award is released on July 1 and another 25% on October 1, with the rest later in the year.2

Who qualifies for Texas TEFA?

• Children who are U.S. citizens or lawfully present and eligible to attend a Texas school district or charter school, with a parent who lives in Texas. Pre-K children must turn 3 before September 1, 2026 and meet one of the program's pre-K criteria, such as an income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.3

What can Texas TEFA pay for?

See the full list of Texas TEFA eligible expenses

When can you apply for Texas TEFA?

• Applications for 2026-27 ran February 4 to March 31, 2026 and are closed. Families can join the interest list to hear when 2027-28 applications open.3