The amounts
For 2026-27, a student at a participating private school receives $10,474. A student with a current IEP can receive up to $30,000 depending on their home district, and a homeschool student receives $2,000.
How San Antonio did in year one
By July 29, 2026, families in the San Antonio education service region held 10,495 funded accounts. Northside ISD residents held 2,271, the third-most of any district in Texas. North East ISD (1,536), San Antonio ISD (972), Comal ISD (878) and Judson ISD (716) followed.
Who used it
Axios San Antonio reported in August that about 70% of participants statewide had been in private school or homeschool before, and that 80% come from households under 200% of the federal poverty line.
Next year's line
In year two, siblings of current participants are placed first, then new eligible applicants, then former participants coming back from public school. Current participants in good standing don't reapply.
What to do now
Join the state's interest list. Have your federal tax return ready for income verification. Make sure your Texas address is current. Ask two or three schools whether they take TEFA and what their tuition is.
Next step
Take the two-minute funding check. A School Funding Advisor will go through every source your family qualifies for and the dates that apply.