New Hampshire EFA: Amounts, Rules and Schools

How EFA works

What you get	About $4,800 on average. The amount varies by student. Extra funding applies for special education, English learners and lower-income students. We could not confirm the exact 2026-27 figures.
Who qualifies	Any New Hampshire K-12 student. There is no income limit.
How full it is	The 12,500-student cap is full for 2026-27. 13,443 students were found eligible and 943 are on the waitlist.
When to apply	Applications stay open through the program administrator, but new applicants without priority go to the waitlist.
How the money moves	Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire administers the accounts.
What it covers	Tuition, tutoring, curriculum, online learning, therapies and textbooks.

Worth knowing: Current students, siblings, students with disabilities and lower-income families are exempt from the cap.

We read this on 2026-09-20 from: NHPR, 2026-08-14; Children’s Scholarship Fund NH. Rules change when the legislature meets, so check the official program site before you count on a number.

Run your own numbers

What would you pay?

Yearly tuition the school quoted Fees, books, uniforms EFA award Children

We could not confirm this year’s EFA amount, so type in the figure from your award letter. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.

Which schools take it

We could not find a published list of participating New Hampshire schools. Ask the school.

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Get one email when applications open

Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.

One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.

Questions parents ask

How much does EFA pay in New Hampshire?

About $4,800 on average. The amount varies by student. Extra funding applies for special education, English learners and lower-income students. We could not confirm the exact 2026-27 figures.

Who is eligible?

Any New Hampshire K-12 student. There is no income limit.

Does it cover the full cost of private school?

Not always. The award is a set amount and every school sets its own price. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then subtract the award. The calculator on this page does the sum for you.

How do I know a school accepts EFA?

We could not find a published list of participating New Hampshire schools. Ask the school.

When do I apply?

Applications stay open through the program administrator, but new applicants without priority go to the waitlist.

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