TEFA Approved Expenses

✅ 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.