The application and renewal period for the 2026-2027 school year is March 9, 2026 - June 1, 2026.

Apply through FACTS
Submit a new student application through the FACTS application portal. An application must be completed for each student to participate.

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**Please note that although applications are being accepted, they are not being reviewed or processed at this time. Applications submitted after June 29, 2026, may be considered for review at a later date, pending available funding and alignment with program guidelines; however, submission does not guarantee review or processing.

Program Questions

• How can I be reimbursed for purchases made in the past?
  You can submit reimbursement requests for eligible expenses through the ClassWallet portal. Watch a video on how to submit reimbursements here. Watch a video on how to submit reimbursements via mobile here. Purchases must meet EFA program guidelines, and you will need to upload proof of purchase, including:
  • Purchase date
  • Vendor name
  • Line item description, including the cost of the purchased items

• How long before reimbursement funds are deposited into my bank account?
  Reimbursement funds are typically deposited within 14 business days of the request, but at the beginning of the quarter, this timeline could be longer.
• What is the total funding amount for the 2026-2027 school year?
  We have finalized EFA funding amounts for 2026-2027 to help you plan for the upcoming year. These amounts represent the net amount to the student after transaction fees, so families can spend 100% of this amount next year:
  • Non-succeed students - $7,208 total; $1,802 quarterly
  • Succeed students - $8,011 total; $2,002.75 quarterly

• How do I pay my school tuition?
  To pay your private or micro school, the first step is linking to them in ClassWallet. Here is a ClassWallet article giving you step-by-step instructions on initiating that link with your private school or micro school: Linking to a School in ClassWallet. Your school will be able to invoice you inside the ClassWallet system once you are linked to them.

• How do I pay my school tuition?
  You can find step-by-step instructions for paying a school or vendor here: How to Pay a Vendor

FAQs

Access our full FAQ document for answers to common questions about the program, test results, system issues, and more. For your convenience, we've also provided shortcuts below to help you quickly find answers by topic. We hope this helps address any questions you may have.

• Application Processing Windows
• Application Questions
• Program Questions
• Program Standards
• EFA Testing Requirements
• System Issues

Resources and Standards

• FACTS Customer Service
• List of Approved Vendors
• Service Provider Information
• List of Participating Schools
• How to Switch Between Children in ClassWallet

For more information, please contact:

Office of School Choice and Parent Empowerment
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-683-1876
Email: ade.efa@ade.arkansas.gov