This article is intended to provide Texas families with more information on the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) Timeline.
Program Timeline
| Date | What Happens |
|---|---|
| February 4 | Applications open at 9 a.m. CT |
| March 31 | Applications close at 11:59 p.m. CT |
| June 1 | First deadline for parents to select a school or setting |
| June 15 | First deadline for schools to confirm enrollment |
| July 1 | First round of funding available in Odyssey's platform |
| July 15 | Final deadline for parents to select a school or setting |
| July 31 | Final deadline for schools to confirm enrollment |
| Mid-August | Final deadline for first-round funding to be available |
| Oct. 1 & Apr. 1, 2027 | Additional funding rounds allocated |
Note on March 31: This deadline determines your funding amount. Parents must indicate their child's learning setting (private school, homeschool, or other approved option) by this date. Families with a qualifying IEP on file with the Texas Education Agency may be eligible for additional funding up to $30,000.
School Selection Update
As CPA finalizes funding amounts ahead of April award notices, please note the following changes to school selection:
- Private school to homeschool: Families who selected a private school may still update their choice to homeschool.
- Homeschool/Other: This selection is now final and cannot be modified. Funding allocations have been set based on this choice. As stated in the original application, "Homeschool/Other" selections would be final once submitted.