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2026-27 school funding dates for Houston families

Every date that matters for TEFA, the federal tax credit, Catholic tuition assistance and the next application cycle.

Now

Join the 2027-28 TEFA interest list at educationfreedom.texas.gov — application dates for the second year have not been announced yet

Jan 12, 2027

90th Texas Legislature convenes — sets TEFA funding for 2027-28 and beyond

Jan 1, 2027

Federal scholarship tax credit begins; Gov. Abbott announced Texas's intent to opt in on Dec 10, 2025

Feb 1, 2027

Final 50% of 2026-27 TEFA private-school awards deposited (25% arrived July 1, 25% October 1)

Dec 1 – Mar 6

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston tuition assistance, Round 1 (FACTS) — confirm 2027-28 dates with your school

Rolling

Private schools, pre-K providers, tutors and therapists can apply to join TEFA at any time

Next step

Take the two-minute funding check. A School Funding Advisor will map every source your family qualifies for and give you the dates.

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Find out what your family qualifies for

A 2-minute funding check. A School Funding Advisor calls you back — no sales pitch, no obligation.

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