AR · State program guide
Arkansas' Education Freedom Account program provides funding that families can use for approved private-school and home-school educational expenses.
Annual funding
$7,208 or $8,011
2026-2027 school year
Annual net award; the higher amount is for Succeed students.
Funding details and sourceEach program has its own application, eligibility and spending rules. An ongoing program does not mean applications are open or that funding is guaranteed. Awards are not automatically combined.
Arkansas funds eligible private-school and home-school educational expenses through Education Freedom Accounts.
Descriptions are summaries of official sources, not verbatim quotations or individual eligibility decisions.
Families must apply or renew each year for every participating student; the Arkansas Department of Education publishes the current eligibility and application rules.
Check the full eligibility requirements2026-2027 school year
Arkansas finalized 2026–27 annual Education Freedom Account awards at $7,208 for non-Succeed students and $8,011 for Succeed students. These are net amounts after transaction fees, with quarterly deposits of $1,802 and $2,002.75 respectively. The published amounts do not establish an individual student's eligibility or guarantee that funding remains available for a new application.
Funding checked September 6, 2026
Check eligibility, application dates, and award conditions before making your plans.
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Ask the program and the business whether your selected expense and payment method qualify for your scholarship.
Follow the program's documentation and renewal requirements, and keep receipts for approved expenses.
Coverage depends on your scholarship and the specific expense. Check the current program rules before you spend.
Providers associated with Arkansas program lists. A state listing does not establish approval for every program. Confirm the exact program, administrator, purchase and payment method with the business.