New Hampshire quietly launched one of the most flexible education funding programs in the country, and homeschool families are benefiting.

The New Hampshire Education Freedom Account (EFA) program is a genuine ESA that gives families real control over how their education dollars are spent. If you are homeschooling in the Granite State, here is what you need to know.

What Is the New Hampshire EFA?

The Education Freedom Account program launched in 2021 and allows eligible families to redirect state education funding away from their assigned public school and into a private account for approved educational expenses.

The program is administered through a nonprofit scholarship organization, which handles the application process and fund distribution.

For homeschool families, this means access to real money for curriculum, tutoring, and educational resources.

Who Qualifies for New Hampshire’s EFA?

New Hampshire’s EFA has income-based eligibility requirements. Generally, families must meet income thresholds to qualify. The program has been available to families with incomes up to a certain percentage of the federal poverty level, though these limits have been subject to legislative changes.

Check the current income limits through the program administrator, Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire, which runs the EFA program on behalf of the state.

How Much Can NH Families Receive?

The EFA provides funds based on what the state would have spent on your child in public school. This has typically been several thousand dollars per student, though it varies based on the state’s funding formula.

What Can EFA Funds Be Used For?

New Hampshire’s EFA covers a wide range of educational expenses:

• Curriculum and textbooks
• Tutoring services
• Online educational programs
• Educational software
• Standardized testing fees
• Educational therapies
• Certain educational supplies

Homeschool curriculum from approved providers qualifies. Our structured K-8 curriculum at A to Z for Moms covers all core subjects and is designed for exactly the kind of home education New Hampshire families are building.

How to Apply for NH’s EFA

Applications go through Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire. The process involves:

• Checking eligibility on their website
• Completing the online application
• Providing income documentation
• Receiving approval and setting up your spending account

Approved families receive access to a ClassWallet account or similar platform for making approved educational purchases.

New Hampshire Homeschool Law Context

New Hampshire has a straightforward homeschool notification process. Families notify the local school district of their intent to homeschool, and the state provides a fair amount of flexibility in curriculum choice.

This flexibility makes NH a great place to homeschool, and the EFA program adds a financial layer of support on top of that educational freedom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for NH’s EFA if I have always homeschooled?

Yes. New Hampshire’s program includes families who have never enrolled in public school. You do not need to have left a public school to be eligible.

Is the NH EFA program income-based?

Yes, as of its original design. Check current income limits through Children’s Scholarship Fund NH, as the program has been subject to legislative updates.

How do I spend EFA funds?

Approved families typically receive access to a digital account (often ClassWallet) where they can make purchases from approved vendors. Keep all receipts and documentation.

Granite State Moms: This Program Is Worth Exploring

New Hampshire built a thoughtful program that respects family choice. If you qualify, it can make a real difference in the quality of curriculum you are able to provide.

Learn more about using scholarship funds for your curriculum at our ESA-approved curriculum page, or browse our catalog to start planning.