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Online courses & virtual programs

Online and out-of-state programs can be paid if the provider applies and is approved.

Can a Houston family pay for this from a TEFA account?

TEFA — private school ($10,474)Eligible

Online courses and programs from approved providers registered to do business in Texas.

TEFA — with an IEP (up to $30,000)Eligible

Online courses and programs from approved providers registered to do business in Texas.

TEFA — homeschool / other ($2,000)Eligible

Online courses and programs from approved providers registered to do business in Texas.

Rules that apply

  • A virtual private school can be the enrolling school only if it meets school requirements, including a Texas office.
  • Online course providers can join as vendors on a rolling basis.

What isn't allowed

  • Unapproved online programs

In Houston

Our partner AmFaith runs an online classical Christian school under $3,000 a year; see the partner section for how it fits each TEFA tier.

How to buy it

Log in to the TEFA parent portal (Odyssey). Pay your school or an approved provider through the platform, or buy approved products in the marketplace. If a provider isn't listed, it has to apply and be approved before it can be paid.

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Sources: educationfreedom.texas.gov (families page, Tuition and Fee Guidelines 5/28/2026, Educator Credential Policy 7/7/2026, Providers and Vendors) and Odyssey's eligible-expenses article for TEFA. This is a summary, not legal advice. Program rules control.

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