Education Freedom Accounts

Welcome to the Arkansas Education Freedom Account (EFA) Program for the 2026-2027 School Year!

The Arkansas EFA program provides funding that families can use for approved educational expenses such as private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, tutoring, educational therapies, and other qualifying services.

Families must apply or renew each year for every participating student.

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

Please review the information below to determine the correct process for your student.

CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT APPLIES TO YOUR STUDENT

Returning EFA Student
Your student was approved for the EFA program for the 2025-26 school year.

New to the EFA Program
Your student has not previously participated in the EFA program.

Renew through ClassWallet
Log into your ClassWallet account and complete the Renewal Survey for each participating student. Renewal is required each year for every student.

START RENEWAL

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

START APPLICATION

How the EFA Application Process Works

Step 1 - Submit Application or Renewal

Returning students complete the renewal survey in ClassWallet.
New students submit an application through the FACTS portal and upload the required documentation.

Step 2 - Application Review

Applications are reviewed during priority processing windows. Families will receive email updates regarding their application status.

Step 3 - Account Activation

Families with eligible applications will receive instructions for accessing their account through the ClassWallet platform later this summer.

Application Processing Windows

To help ensure a smooth review process, applications will be reviewed for funding priority within the following three-week priority windows.

Priority Window A: March 9-March 29
Priority Window B: March 30-April 19
Priority Window C: April 20-May 10
Priority Window D: May 11-June 1

Applications submitted during each window will be reviewed and approved in priority order based on program eligibility requirements.

Families should complete their application or renewal by June 1 to secure their student's place in the EFA program for the 2026-2027 school year.

Who Gets Funded First?

Applications are reviewed in priority order:

1. Returning EFA students who participated in the program during the previous school year.

2. Students with specialized needs, including students with disabilities, student experiencing homelessness, students in foster care, and Succeed Scholarship recipients.

3. Students coming from schools rated D or F under the state accountability system.

4. Students whose parent or guardian serves in the military, law enforcement, or as a first responder.

5. First-time kindergarten students.

6. All other eligible Arkansas students.

Applications are reviewed by priority category within each application window and are not processed strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional Resources

Families looking for more information about the program can review the following resources:

SchoolChoiceAR Website - Families can visit the School Choice Arkansas website for additional EFA program information, vendor search tools, information on required EFA testing, and support for participating in Arkansas school choice programs.
EFA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Provides detailed answers about eligibility, allowable expenses, and program requirements.
EFA Family Handbook - The Family Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the EFA program, including program requirements, allowable expenses, purchasing guidance, and important policies for participating families.

Report Financial Integrity Concerns

The Education Freedom Account program office is committed to maintaining the integrity of the program. If you suspect fraud, misuse of funds, or other financial misconduct related to the EFA program, please report it through Arkansas' Education Freedom Account Financial Integrity Hotline. You may remain anonymous if you wish.

Hotline: 501-682-4368
Email: EFA.financialintegrity@ade.arkansas.gov

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

School Choice & Parent Empowerment