| The Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program provides an opportunity for families to receive state-funded assistance toward educational expenses at approved non-public schools, including Founders Christian School (FCS). Families are encouraged to review the information below to understand eligibility, benefits, and the application process. |
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What Is School Choice in Texas? The Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program is Texas’s new school choice initiative, established under Senate Bill 2 (89th Texas Legislature). TEFA allows eligible families to receive state-funded financial assistance to support their child’s education at approved non-public schools. Because Founders Christian School is a private Christian school, families may apply for TEFA funds to help offset tuition and other approved educational expenses. |
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How TEFA Can Help Your Family Tuition Support • Most students may receive up to $10,000 per year • Funds may be applied directly toward FCS tuition • Makes Christ-centered education more accessible and affordable Other Approved TEFA-Funded Educational Expenses • School uniforms • Approved curriculum materials and books • Academic tutoring |
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How TEFA Differs from Voucher Programs Education Savings Account (TEFA) • Funds are placed in a state-managed account controlled by parents • May be used for tuition and other approved educational expenses • Parents track spending and submit required testing information Traditional Voucher Programs • Funds are sent directly to schools • Typically limited to tuition only • Oversight focuses primarily on schools |
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Who Is Eligible to Apply? Students may apply if they: • Are a U.S. citizen or lawful resident, and • Are eligible to attend a Texas public school or open-enrollment charter Important: Texas law states that any Texas student may apply, including: • First-time kindergarten students • Current public school students • Current private school or homeschool students |
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Application Timeline & Process • Application Window: February 4 – March 17, 2026 • Applications are submitted through a portal managed by Odyssey, the state’s certified education assistance organization (CEAO) Funding decisions are made after the application window closes. Funding is not first-come, first-served. If applications exceed available funds, awards will be made through a lottery system. |
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How Many Students Will Receive Funding? • Total first-year funding: $1 billion • Estimated students served: 70,000–90,000 statewide |
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Lottery Priority Order 1. Students with disabilities 2. Low-income students (up to 200% of the federal poverty line) 3. Middle-income students (up to 500% of the federal poverty line) 4. All other eligible students moving from public to private school 5. All other eligible students |
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Learn More For additional information or to apply, families may visit the Texas Education Freedom Accounts website. |
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