New Hampshire EFAs: Home Education & Curriculum Funding

Check the current EFA requirements

New Hampshire describes EFA eligibility for residents eligible to enroll in public elementary or secondary school. Older summaries of income limits may not reflect current rules. Use the Department of Education’s linked Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire instructions to confirm eligibility, application timing and the actual award. An application alone does not establish a funded curriculum budget.

Ask how the education arrangement affects spending

The EFA program and independent home education have their own requirements. Check the participation obligations and current permitted expenses before choosing materials. Describe the proposed product precisely and use the administrator’s payment and recordkeeping process. Confirm subscriptions and bundles individually rather than assuming all educational products use the same rule.

New Hampshire Education Freedom Accounts

New Hampshire EFAs support approved educational expenses for eligible residents choosing an education outside their assigned public school.

Program sources reviewed September 17, 2026

Who can qualify

The state describes eligibility for residents eligible to enroll in public elementary or secondary school. Use current administrator requirements instead of an older income-limit summary.

Award and budget

Individual awards and available funds should be confirmed with the Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire.

How home education fits

EFA participation has its own education and accountability requirements. Families learning at home should check their EFA obligations rather than relying only on general homeschool guidance.

Curriculum and permitted expenses

Approved educational expenses can be paid through the EFA process. Check curriculum, services and purchasing documentation with the administrator.

Applying and using funds

Begin with the state EFA page and its linked Children’s Scholarship Fund application instructions. Confirm enrollment and application timing for the current year.

• Official New Hampshire guidance

Federal scholarships starting in 2027

New Hampshire has made an advance election to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit (also called the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit) for 2027. The Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC/FSTC) is separate from the state options above. ECCA refers to its earlier legislative proposal.

IRS participation list, as of 2026-09-14: advance election recorded. An advance election does not establish an approved SGO list, an open student application or an awarded scholarship. Check the Education Freedom Tax Credit guide and how to find an SGO for the next steps.

Are New Hampshire EFA and traditional home education the same arrangement?

They are distinct arrangements with different requirements. Before changing registration or buying curriculum, confirm the EFA participation and accountability rules with the program administrator.

Can New Hampshire homeschool families use these options?

EFA families educating at home follow the account program’s education and accountability requirements. Confirm which obligations apply before treating EFA participation as the same process as independent home education. Keep curriculum records that explain the educational purpose of purchases.