TEFA is a state-funded account that gives families direct access to public education dollars. These funds can be used for a wide range of approved educational expenses, including:

• Private school tuition
• Tutoring and academic support
• Online learning programs
• Educational therapies
• Curriculum materials and textbooks
• Standardized test fees

Texas Program Highlights

• Universal Access: Texas’ program is open to all K–12 students, with priority given to low-income families, students with disabilities, and siblings of current ESA recipients.
• Funding Amount: Eligible families may receive up to $10,000 per student per year to use toward private school tuition and other qualifying expenses.
• Flexible Use: Funds can be used for tuition at STA and other approved educational services.

TEFA is expected to become one of the largest in the country, with a funding cap of $1 billion. [www.wested.org]. 

Why TEFA matters to STA Families
Educational savings accounts offer a powerful opportunity to make Catholic education more accessible. 

The Texas ESA program is administered by the state. Families will need to:

• Get an IEP from Dallas ISD.
• Apply through the official TEFA website
• Select STA as your preferred private school.
• Use ESA funds to cover tuition and other eligible expenses.

Please see the links above for the latest deadlines and instructions.