
Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA)
Beginning February 4, 2026, parents may apply for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program. Education Freedom Accounts are designed to expand educational opportunities and give Texas families greater flexibility in choosing the learning environment that best fits their child.
First awards will be available for eligible students for the 2026–27 school year.
The application period will run from February 4 to March 17, 2026. Families will be notified of award decisions during the week of April 6.
For students attending a private school without additional funding related to a disability, the award amount is $10,474.
Note: Families applying for GCS-provided financial aid are expected to also apply for the school-choice program in Texas called Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). Families can find information about TEFA and sign up for updates at https://educationfreedom.texas.gov/.
Any scholarship funds awarded by other sources (TEFA, SGOs, etc.) will result in a reevaluation of a family’s financial aid needs, and any financial aid awards given by Grace Community School could be revised as a result.
You care deeply about your child’s future, and so do we.
At Grace, we believe education is a partnership built on trust, shared values, and a commitment to forming the whole child. Our purpose is to provide a Christ-centered education that nurtures academic excellence, spiritual growth, and character development, with the hope of making this opportunity accessible to more families who desire it.

