The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has announced key dates for the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program’s second year of implementation.
December 9: Application Window Opens for Renewal EFS Applications for students currently receiving EFS scholarship
January 13: Application Window Opens for New EFS Applications
January 30: Application Window Closes for ALL Applications
Students who applied for the EFS program last year but did not receive a scholarship are considered new applicants for the 2026-27 school year and may apply beginning January 13, 2026.
To learn more about the EFS Program and access additional resources, visit the EFS webpage.