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Classes at a public or charter school

Fees for classes or services from a school district or charter school are eligible — as long as the student isn't counted as enrolled there.

Can a Houston family pay for this from a TEFA account?

TEFA — private school ($10,474)Eligible

Eligible only if taking the class does not make the child count toward the school's average daily attendance.

TEFA — with an IEP (up to $30,000)Eligible

Eligible only if taking the class does not make the child count toward the school's average daily attendance.

TEFA — homeschool / other ($2,000)Eligible

Eligible only if taking the class does not make the child count toward the school's average daily attendance.

Rules that apply

  • The student must not be enrolled in public school; a participant found enrolled is removed and the funds returned.

What isn't allowed

  • Enrolling in public school while in TEFA

In Houston

Ask your local ISD whether it sells individual courses or services to private and homeschool students.

How to buy it

Log in to the TEFA parent portal (Odyssey). Pay your school or an approved provider through the platform, or buy approved products in the marketplace. If a provider isn't listed, it has to apply and be approved before it can be paid.

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Sources: educationfreedom.texas.gov (families page, Tuition and Fee Guidelines 5/28/2026, Educator Credential Policy 7/7/2026, Providers and Vendors) and Odyssey's eligible-expenses article for TEFA. This is a summary, not legal advice. Program rules control.

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