TEFA Approved Expenses
Updated July 2026 • Figures verified against the Texas Comptroller's final TEFA rules
TEFA funds can be used for a wide range of educational expenses — but only those explicitly approved by the program (see the official Texas Education Freedom Accounts site for current program rules). Here's the complete list.
✅ Approved Educational Expenses
Tuition & School Fees
- Private school tuition
- School registration and enrollment fees
- Online school tuition
- Industry credential programs
Tutoring & Academic Services
- Private tutoring by qualified tutors ⭐
- Academic coaching
- Test preparation services
- Unbundled courses from public/charter schools
★ Tutoring is explicitly approved. This includes special needs tutoring for autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences.
Therapies & Special Services
- Educational therapies (speech, occupational, etc.)
- Services for students with disabilities
- Behavioral support services
- Assistive technology services
Curriculum & Materials
- Textbooks
- Instructional materials
- Curriculum packages (for homeschool)
- Workbooks and educational supplies
Technology
- Computer hardware
- Educational software
- Assistive technology devices
Note: Technology expenses are capped at 10% of your total TEFA funds.
Testing & Assessments
- Nationally norm-referenced tests
- College admission exams (SAT, ACT)
- AP exam fees
- Educational assessments
Other Approved Expenses
- School uniforms
- Transportation to/from educational providers
- Dual enrollment tuition and fees
- School meals (at participating schools)
❌ NOT Approved
- Payment to family members (consanguinity rule)
- Cash withdrawals
- Non-educational expenses
- Services from non-approved vendors
- Items purchased for resale
Vendor Requirements
For an expense to be approved, the vendor must be:
- Registered to do business in Texas
- Approved by a Certified Educational Assistance Organization (CEAO)
- Listed in the Odyssey vendor directory
We're fully approved — registered in Texas, background checked, and set up in Odyssey to receive TEFA payments.
Tutoring is TEFA Approved
Special needs tutoring qualifies. Let's discuss how to use your funds.
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