Who is eligible?
Eligible children must meet one of the following criteria to qualify for an Education Freedom Account for the 2024-25 school year:
Students from the Succeed Scholarship Program
Students with a disability (IDEA)
Current or former foster care children
Students experiencing homelessness
Children of active-duty military personnel
Children of a military reservist
Children of a US military veteran under Title 38
Children of a first responder or law enforcement officer
Students from "D" or "F" public schools (2023-24 school year) or schools in "Level 5" districts
Kindergartners (private school only)
First Grade students (private school only)
The parent or guardian also must be a resident of Arkansas and the student must be eligible to enroll in a public elementary or secondary school in Arkansas.
Who qualifies as a first responder?
According to US Code 34, a first responder includes a firefighter, law enforcement officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician, or other individual who in the course of his or her duties, responds to fire, medical, hazardous material, or other similar emergencies. We include anyone who provides services at the scene of an emergency or before an individual arrives at the hospital.
What is the funding for 2024-2025?
For the 2024-25 school year, this represents approximately $6,856 per Education Freedom Account.
What are the eligible educational expenses for 2024-2025?
Eligible educational expenses for the 2024-25 school year include tuition and fees, curriculum, supplemental materials, uniforms, technology, tutoring, therapy, transportation, etc.
Before applying, it is helpful to get some necessary documents together before beginning. You will find a complete list of documentsHERE! If your student has a disability, you may need to have a medical professional complete this Medical Diagnosis Form.
When the portal is reopened, click HERE to begin the application process for LEARNS and an Education Freedom Account (EFA).
