What Can TEFA Funds Be Used For?
Families can use TEFA funds to pay for private school tuition, tutoring or educational materials, online learning programs, and special education services at approved schools and vendors.
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Nov, 2025
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Nov, 2025
How Much Funding Will Families Receive?
Funding amounts will align with the state per-pupil rate, estimated around $11,000 per student, with additional funds available for students with special education needs. Final amount will be set by the TEA in early 2026.
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Nov, 2025
Who Qualifies for TEFA Funding?
TEFA funding will roll out in phases. Initial eligibility includes students with special education needs, families with lower incomes, and students attending underperforming public schools. Over time, all Texas students are expected to qualify as the program expands.
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Nov, 2025
How do I apply for TEFA funds?
Families will apply through the Odyssey vendor portal once it opens. Parents will create an account, verify eligibility, and select a participating private school. We’ll share a direct link to the portal here as soon as it becomes available.
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Nov, 2025
What is TEFA and when does it start?
TEFA is the Texas Education Freedom Account program — the state’s version of an Education Savings Account (ESA) that helps families pay for private school tuition. Applications are expected to open in February 2026 for students enrolling in fall 2026.
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Sep, 2024
What Grade Levels Are Offered?
The Tenney School offers individualized, one-to-one instruction for students in grades 5 through 12. Our curriculum is designed to meet the unique academic needs of each student, whether they are in middle school or high school. We focus on preparing students for success in their current grade level while also setting them up for future [...]
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Sep, 2024
What is One-to-One Learning?
One-to-one learning is an educational approach where a student receives personalized instruction from a teacher in a one-on-one setting. This method allows for individualized attention, tailored lesson plans, and pacing that matches the student's unique needs and learning style. It’s particularly beneficial for students who thrive with focused support, whether they're advanced learners or need [...]
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Sep, 2024
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Sep, 2024
Is The Tenney School an Accredited School?
The Tenney School has maintained accreditation through Cognia (formerly the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools) since 1979. The accreditation process is repeated every five-to-six years. The last School Accreditation Engagement Review of The Tenney School was successful completed in February 2022. In Texas, all approved accrediting organizations post their member schools on the TEPSAC website (Texas Private [...]