How much is Texas's school voucher worth?

Texas's Education Freedom Account (EFA) provides up to $10,474 per student per year. The program is universal — all K–12 students qualify regardless of income.

Universal Program — No Income Limit

Do I Qualify for Texas's School Voucher?

Q: Do I qualify for Texas's school voucher program?

Education Freedom Account (EFA) is a universal program — no income limit. Benefit: $10,474/student/year. Texas's Education Freedom Account is the highest-value universal ESA in the country at $10,474/student/year. The program was signed into law in 2025 and begins enrollment in summer 2026 for the 2026–27 school year. Any Texas K–12 student can apply. Funds will be administered through the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Sign up for notifications on the TEA website — the application portal is being built now.

Q: How do I apply for Texas's school voucher?

Apply at https://tea.texas.gov/. Texas's Education Freedom Account is the highest-value universal ESA in the country at $10,474/student/year. The program was signed into law in 2025 and begins enrollment in summer 2026 for the 2026–27 school year. Any Texas K–12 student can apply. Funds will be administered through the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Sign up for notifications on the TEA website — the application portal is being built now.

2026 eligibility, income limits, and how to apply

Education Freedom Account (EFA) is a universal program. No income test. Any Texas K–12 student can apply for $10,474/year per student.

Max Benefit

$10,474

per student / year

Eligibility

Universal

No income test

Grades

K–12

covered

Program Launch

2026 (fall launch)

Education Freedom

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Number of school-age children (K–12)

How to Apply for Texas's Program

Program: Education Freedom Account (EFA)

Deadline: Enrollment opens summer 2026 for fall 2026 launch

Texas's Education Freedom Account is the highest-value universal ESA in the country at $10,474/student/year. The program was signed into law in 2025 and begins enrollment in summer 2026 for the 2026–27 school year. Any Texas K–12 student can apply. Funds will be administered through the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Sign up for notifications on the TEA website — the application portal is being built now.

Confirm your school is approved

Private schools must be accredited and registered with the state program to accept voucher or ESA students. Contact the school directly or check the program's approved school list.

Gather documents

Typically: child's birth certificate, proof of state residency, income documentation (recent tax return or pay stubs), and current school enrollment records.

Apply before the window closes

Enrollment opens summer 2026 for fall 2026 launch. Programs with fixed windows often have waitlists. Apply on the first day the portal opens.

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