Texas Education Freedom Accounts at a Glance
The program allows families to use scholarship funds on approved education expenses and online private school tuition to create a learning experience that best fits their child’s needs.
Pathway 1
Private School Tuition Pathway
- Amount: $10,000
- Use it for: Private school tuition, including online private school tuition
- Texas EFA Parent Handbook
Pathway 2
Unbundled / At-Home Pathway
- Amount: $2,000
- Use it for: Approved education expenses for learning at home
- Texas EFA Parent Handbook
Eligibility: Students who are U.S. citizens or lawfully present in the United States and are eligible to attend a Texas school district, open-enrollment charter school, or pre-K program.
Qualifying educational expenses include private school tuition, online education, textbooks, curriculum, and more.
Applications are currently closed until the 2027–2028 school year window opens. Talk with a Family Consultant now so you’re ready when it does.
How to Use Your EFA with Veritas Press
In Texas, EFA funds are managed through Odyssey. You have two ways to use them with Veritas Press: the marketplace and reimbursement.
Texas EFA Resources
Program Resources
Program Administrator
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Applications
educationfreedom.texas.gov
ESA Parent Handbook
educationfreedom.texas.gov/families
Funds & Contact
Vendor
Odyssey (withodyssey.com)
Email
[email protected]
Contact Page
educationfreedom.texas.gov/contact-us
To learn more, explore educationfreedom.texas.gov.
What to Expect from Your Consultation
Tell Us About Your Student
We’ll start with the essentials: your child’s grade, learning style, and where they are academically.
Tell Us About Your Goals
We’ll dig into what you’re hoping to accomplish, what’s worked, and what hasn’t.
Get a Clear Recommendation
You’ll leave with a concrete plan for using your Texas EFA and practical next steps for the school year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my Texas EFA with Veritas Press?
Yes. Once funds are deposited into your Odyssey account, you can select Veritas Press directly through the platform’s marketplace, or purchase with personal funds and submit a reimbursement request.
Which pathway is right for my child?
The private school tuition pathway provides $10,000, and the unbundled/at-home pathway provides $2,000. A Family Consultant can help you think through which fits your family.
When can I apply?
Applications are currently closed until the 2027–2028 school year window opens. Watch educationfreedom.texas.gov for application dates.
How do I pay Veritas Press with my EFA?
Log in to your Odyssey account and either select Veritas Press in the marketplace, or purchase with personal funds and submit a reimbursement request with your receipt and purchase details.
Is this a sales call?
It isn’t. Choosing an education for your child is a deeply personal decision, and our goal is to help you find the right path, not to push you toward a particular one. Our consultants are here to listen, ask good questions, and give you honest guidance.
Let’s Build Your Texas Plan Together
A single conversation with a Veritas Family Consultant can bring clarity to how your EFA can support a classical Christian education—one that prepares your child for college, for life, and for everything God has in store for them.
