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Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA)

The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program offers families a new opportunity to choose the educational environment that best fits their child’s needs. Through this state-funded initiative, eligible students may receive financial assistance that can be applied toward tuition and approved educational expenses at participating private schools like Antonian College Preparatory. Designed to expand access and opportunity, TEFA empowers parents to invest directly in their child’s academic and faith-filled journey—ensuring that every student has the freedom to learn, grow, and thrive in a community that shares their values.

 

Additional information: https://educationfreedom.texas.gov/ 

Frequently Asked Questions

Any student who is eligible to enroll in a Texas public school may apply. This includes students currently in public, private, or homeschool settings, as well as those entering kindergarten. ESAs will be distributed through a lottery system, so every eligible family is encouraged to submit an application.

Applications open in January 2026, with funds available for the 2026–2027 school year. 

For many families, tuition cost has been the biggest barrier to Catholic education. With ESAs, the doors to Catholic schools are more open than ever—making an excellent, faith-filled education possible for more children.

Yes. If your child is eligible to enroll in a Texas public school, you may apply for an ESA—even if your child is already attending a Catholic school.

Recognizing that not all families will receive an ESA award for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, tuition assistance will continue to be awarded to families who meet eligibility requirements for Hope for the Future (HFF). We know that Hope for the Future does not cover the full amount of tuition, but it is still an integral part of keeping our Catholic schools affordable for more families. HFF Application and Award information will be released this Fall, and all families are eligible to apply, though funds will be reserved for families who do not receive ESA funding. 
The Department of Catholic Schools- Archdiocese of San Antonio will provide ESA information sessions, step-by-step guides, and application workshops to help families through the process. Make sure to fill out the QR Code at the bottom to stay connected.

While every eligible family is encouraged to apply, the state has designated priority groups for funding distribution. Here is the breakdown of each funding group:

TIER 1: Students with a disability (defined by Texas Education Code Sec. 29.003) whose family income is = or <500% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG)

TIER 2: Children whose family income is = or <200% of FPG

TIER 3: Children whose family income is between 200% and 500% of FPG

TIER 4: Everyone else (depends on available funds). Students who wish to transfer from public schools will be prioritized over currently enrolled private school students in this category only.

Important Dates

September 1, 2025

SB 2, the bill creating TEFAs, becomes law.

 

January 2026

TEA currently estimates this amount to be $10,800, and the final amount will be released in January 2026.

 

February 2026

Beginning February 4, 2026, parents can submit their application.

 

School Year 2026-2027

When money in TEFAs can first be used for eligible expenses.