December 2025: Schools decide whether to opt in and apply to participate. Only accredited private schools in operation for at least two years are eligible.

February 2026: Applications open for families.

March-May 2026: Families are notified whether they qualify and how much funding they will receive.

July 2026: TEFA funds begin applying to tuition and other expenses for the 2026-2027 school year.

This means parents interested in private school options should begin exploring now, before applications open.