Texas School Choice Voucher Program: TEFA

At Miacademy, we’ve been hard at work partnering with various state funding agencies across the country. Our goal is to make a quality education accessible for every student, and we’re accomplishing our goal one state at a time. 

If you’re homeschooling in Texas, we have some exciting news to share with you! 

Miacademy is now an approved purchase for the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA)! 
You can now access Miacademy’s accredited online homeschool curriculum with funding provided by the Texas State Comptroller through the Odyssey Marketplace.

Already a recipient? Learn how to use your funding with our Odyssey Marketplace guide.

What Is the Texas School Voucher Program (TEFA)?

This new Texas school choice bill, also called the Texas voucher program, was created by the state legislature in 2025 to give families more choices in their children’s educations.

Starting in the 2026-27 school year, funds will be available to accepted eligible students that can be used for tuition, tutoring, homeschool educational expenses, or other approved education expenses.

The program will be overseen by the Texas Comptroller’s office and administered by Odyssey as the certified educational assistance organization (CEAO). Award amounts equal 85% of the statewide average of per-student public school funding. 

For the 2026-27 school year, award amounts will be:

• $2,000 for homeschooled students
• $10,474 for students attending an approved private school
• Up to $30,000 for students with disabilities

Who Qualifies for TEFA?

Your child may be eligible if: 

• You are a Texas resident
• Your child is eligible to attend a Texas public school, charter school, or Pre-K program

 In general, the program is open to families who meet standard school enrollment requirements.

For the first year of the program, applications will be prioritized in this order:

1. Students with disabilities from households earning up to 500% of the Federal Poverty Level
2. Lower-income families (up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level)
3. Middle-income families (200% to 500% of the Federal Poverty Level)
4. Higher-income families (above 500% of the Federal Poverty Level)

Within the highest income group, priority is given to students who previously attended a Texas public or charter school most of the year. This group is capped at 20% of total program funding.

For Year 2 of the program, priority will be given to:

1. Siblings of students already in the program
   1. If one child in your family is accepted, eligible siblings who apply at the same time will also be accepted.
2. New applicants
3. Students who left the program and later return

How Do I Get Miacademy With TEFA?

To get Miacademy using your TEFA funding, sign up during the application period using the link below:

• https://educationfreedom.texas.gov/

After your application is accepted, you can then access  the Odyssey marketplace and purchase Miacademy or MiaPrep from there.

For students accepted into the program, the TEFA funding disbursement timeline will be:

• July 1, 2026 – 25% or more of award amount
• October 1, 2026 – 50% or more of award amount
• April 1, 2027 – Remaining funding will be available in student accounts

You can use your Texas EFA funding for a wide variety of educational expenses, including:

• Services from approved education providers, including some online or out-of-state programs
• Tuition and fees for private school programs (approved by Odyssey)
• Online educational courses, dual-credit courses, and career training programs
• Classes or services from public or charter schools
• Textbooks, school uniforms, and other required supplies
• Technology and computers, not to exceed more than 10% of total award provided
• Tutoring with a certified teacher
• Standardized tests and assessments
• Transportation service fees for the student to travel to and from educational services
• Therapies and special services, such as speech, occupational, behavioral therapy
  • Physical therapy may also be included if it is not covered by insurance or another program.

For step-by-step instructions on how to use the Odyssey Marketplace, check out our Odyssey Marketplace Guide.

If you have any questions about homeschooling in Texas or how to use your TEFA funding for Miacademy, please reach out to one of our helpful customer service agents! They’ll be happy to help you find the answers you need.