Education Freedom Accounts (EFA)

Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) is sponsored by State of New Hampshire, administered by Children's Scholarship Fund New Hampshire (CSFNH). Education Freedom Accounts are state-funded grants made available to families to spend on their children's education, which can include tuition, tutoring, classes, online learning programs, educational supplies, technology, and other educational expenses.

While primarily for families, this could indirectly support schools by increasing enrollment or demand for specific educational services.

NH Education Freedom Accounts - Children’s Scholarship Fund – New Hampshire NH Education Freedom Accounts Everything You Need to Know about Education Freedom Accounts Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) are grants from the State of New Hampshire, administered by CSF, made available to families to spend on their children’s education, including tuition at the school of their choice, tutoring, classes, online learning programs, educational supplies, technology, and other educational expenses.

To be eligible for a New Hampshire EFA You and your student must be New Hampshire residents and you must be the parent or legal guardian of the student. Your child must a resident of this state who is eligible to enroll in a public elementary or secondary school.

If your family’s income is at or below 350% of the federal poverty level guidelines, then you are prioritized, along with current EFA recipients, siblings of EFA recipients, and students with special needs. You must complete the application process and sign the EFA agreement, which includes agreeing to share academic accountability documents.

Students who will attend their local district public or a charter school full-time in school year 2026-27 are not be eligible to receive an EFA. If you fail to notify the scholarship organization, then you are liable for any state funds to which your students are not entitled. Who is prioritized to receive an EFA Siblings of current EFA recipients.

A child with disabilities as defined by RSA 186-C:2. Students from families with an income at or below 350% of the federal poverty level guidelines (see chart below). Applications for Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) for the 2026-27 school year are now OPEN.

Please submit only one (1) application per family. Submitting multiple applications may delay processing times. Important reminders when you’re applying Applications for Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) for the 2026-27 school year are now OPEN.

You will only be eligible for an EFA grant award when the online application and all of your supporting documents have been submitted and verified by CSFNH. The EFA grant has strict funding guidelines. EFA grants are awarded and prorated based on the EFA application’s completed and verified status.

Please refer to the EFA parent handbook for more details. Returning EFA families will need to submit a Record of Educational Attainment for the current school year to qualify for the upcoming school year. If you’re not in a priority group (see Who is prioritized to receive an EFA above) and space is full, you may be placed on a waiting list.

CSF maintains the confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with state and federal law and requires that third-party vendors maintain the confidentiality of PII in accordance with state and federal law. Record of Educational Attainment Frequently Asked Questions (for parents) Education Provider Signup EFA Policies and Procedures CSF State Approved Contract Report Suspected Fraud or Misuse