Texas Scholarship Information
—Texas Freedom Scholarship—
Program for Students In Texas
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What Is the Texas Freedom Scholarship?
The Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) Program is a state initiative that helps eligible families pay for educational opportunities outside of the traditional public school system.
Eligible families may receive approximately: Up to $10,000 per eligible student each year for approved private school educational expenses.
Education Freedom Account funds may generally be used for approved educational services and products, including:
- Tuition at participating private schools
- Accredited online private schools
- Curriculum and instructional materials
- Educational programs and other qualified educational expenses as permitted by the program
NFC Academy Serves Texas
NFC Academy is a fully accredited private Christian school serving students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. We provide families with flexible, high-quality educational programs from a biblical worldview through our NFC Academy Teacher Program, where certified teachers guide student learning, and our Home Teacher Program options, which combine parent involvement with the support and oversight of NFC Academy.
Families approved for the Texas Education Freedom Account Program may use their scholarship funds to enroll in eligible NFC Academy programs through the official Texas Education Freedom Account marketplace, where participating education providers are listed for family selection.
How Texas Families Can Use the Freedom Scholarship
Using Your Freedom Scholarship
Step 1 — Apply for the Texas Freedom Scholarship
Step 2 — Receive ESA Approval
Step 3 — Log Into the ESA Marketplace
Step 4 — Search for NFC Academy
Step 5 — Select Your Academic Program for K-12
Step 6 — Pay Using ESA Funds
Step 7 – At any time you need help contact NFCA Admissions
Serving Students Across Texas
NFC Academy serves students from:
- Houston
- Dallas
- Austin
- San Antonio
- Fort Worth
- And communities across Texas
Because our school is fully online, students can learn from anywhere while receiving accredited instruction and support.
Families Select NFC Academy
Parents choose NFC Academy because we offer:
- Accredited private school programs
- Flexible online learning from home
- NCAA-approved high school course
- A structured diploma pathway
- Christian worldview curriculum
- Support for homeschool families
Students can learn anywhere in Texas while receiving a high-quality education with NFC Academy.
Funding Through the Texas Freedom Scholarship
Using Your Texas Education Freedom Account (ESA) Through Odyssey
Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, approved students may receive scholarship funding through the Texas Education Freedom Account (Texas Freedom Scholarship) program. These funds are managed through the Odyssey platform.
Once families receive access to their Odyssey ESA account, they can:
- Log in to Odyssey, or create your Odyssey account if you have not already done so.
- Review your scholarship award in your Odyssey account.
- Search for NFC Academy as an approved school.
- Select NFC Academy and confirm the tuition and fees.
- NFC Academy will receive your selection and will need to confirm your enrollment.
- Review the tuition and fee information.
- Navigate to the Wallet section of the parent portal.
- On the right side of the screen, locate Tuition and select Make a Payment.
- Submit your payment using your available ESA funds.
Once your payment has been submitted, the Odyssey platform processes the payment directly to the approved education provider.
Odyssey is the platform selected by the State of Texas to administer the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (Texas Freedom Scholarship) program. Through Odyssey, families can apply for their scholarship, access their Education Savings Account (ESA), and use their scholarship funds to pay approved education providers, including accredited online schools such as NFC Academy.
Because 2026–2027 is the inaugural year of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program, families, schools, Odyssey, and the State of Texas are all working together through the first year of implementation. We appreciate your patience and understanding as procedures continue to be refined and questions are resolved. NFC Academy is committed to assisting our families throughout the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NFC Academy available to Texas students?
Yes. NFC Academy serves students nationwide, including families across Texas.
Can Texas homeschool families enroll?
Yes. Homeschool families can enroll in NFC Academy programs
Will my student receive an accredited diploma?
Yes. Students enrolled in our full-time high school program can earn an accredited diploma from NFC Academy.
Are classes self-paced?
Most courses are designed to be flexible and allow students to progress at a pace that works for their schedule. NFC Academy keeps families informed about the pace of work as they keep their mind on the finish date.
Information on this page is intended for informational purposes for homeschool families in the specific state. The information supplied does not, nor is it intended to, provide specific legal advice. For specific legal advice, we recommend you consult an attorney. Membership with Homeschool Legal Defense may provide legal information for your situation, but you may prefer a local private attorney to review your situation to provide specific legal advice.Â