Texas Education Freedom Accounts

The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program provides educational funding for eligible Texas children.

Application Window: February 4 – March 17, 2026

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must reside in Texas
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted resident

Required Documents

Parent Information

• Parent SSN or ITIN
• Child's SSN
• 2024 or 2025 Form 1040 Tax Return

Texas Residency Verification

• Texas Driver's License or State ID

If unavailable, one of the following:

• Utility bill
• Lease agreement
• Mortgage statement
• Voter registration certificate

Student Verification Documents

(If SSN cannot be verified)

• Birth certificate
• Report of birth abroad
• Certificate of naturalization
• Certificate of citizenship
• Other approved documentation

Optional Special Education Documentation

• Texas IEP
• Full Individual and Initial Evaluation (FIIE)
• Out-of-state IEP
• TEFA Disability Certification Form

Important Information

• Funding is not awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Applications are reviewed after the application window closes.
• If eligible applicants exceed available funding, a lottery process is used.