| Scenario | 2026-27 TEFA | Tuition + fees (illustrative) | Result | Then what |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish elementary in Central San Antonio | $10,474 | $8,800 | $1,674 left | The account covers tuition. The remainder can go to uniforms, books and lunch, which are eligible fees. |
| Church K-5 school in Converse (tuition + fees) | $10,474 | $10,500 | $26 to pay | A member rate usually closes the gap. If not, our partner fund can help at partner church schools. |
| Catholic high school, north San Antonio | $10,474 | $14,500 | $4,026 to pay | There's a gap. School aid, rollover from earlier years, and the 2027 federal scholarship credit are the next layers. |
| Learning-differences school, Northside ISD resident with a mainstream IEP | $17,026 | $24,000 | $6,974 to pay | The IEP add-on raises the account by $6,552. School aid and outside therapy billing close the rest. |
| Classical Christian school in Boerne, grades 6-12 | $10,474 | $13,500 | $3,026 to pay | Ask about sibling discounts. Dual-credit fees can also come from the account. |
| Homeschool with an online Christian program around $3,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $1,000 to pay | There's a $1,000 gap on the homeschool tier. The program must be an approved vendor to be paid from the account. |
Tuition figures are illustrative. Texas private schools don't report tuition to the state, so confirm it with each school.
If there's a gap
Look at school aid, Hope for the Future for Catholic families without TEFA, our partner scholarship at partner church schools, and the federal scholarship tax credit starting January 2027.
Funding sources →If there's money left
It rolls over while your child stays in the program and can pay for fees, tutoring, therapies, curriculum, dual credit, testing and transportation.
What TEFA pays for →Find out what your family qualifies for
Take the two-minute funding check and a School Funding Advisor will call you back. No sales pitch, no obligation.