ESA in Tennessee

Tennessee has an ESA program, but it doesn't cover homeschool families.

Q: Does Tennessee have an ESA program for homeschool families?

Tennessee has two ESA programs — the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) and the ESA Pilot — but both currently require private school enrollment. Homeschool families are not eligible for either program at this time.

Q: How do homeschool families in Tennessee pay for curriculum?

Most homeschool families in Tennessee fund curriculum through personal budgets. Tennessee does not currently offer a tax credit or deduction for homeschool curriculum expenses. Wizkoo is $50/month or $499/year for your whole family, no ESA required.

Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarship and ESA Pilot both require private school enrollment. Homeschool families are not currently eligible for ESA funds in Tennessee.

As of April 2026

What Tennessee offers

Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) + ESA Pilot

Homeschool families are not eligible

Tennessee's EFS and ESA Pilot both require enrollment at an accredited private school. If you homeschool in Tennessee, neither program is available for curriculum purchases at this time. This restriction applies regardless of income.

Program Name

Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) + ESA Pilot

ESA Amount

$7,295/year (EFS, 2025-26) · ~$9,800/year (Pilot, varies by county) — private school enrollment required

Eligibility

EFS is universal but requires private school enrollment — 20,000-student cap reached at 56,000+ applicants. The ESA Pilot covers 3 counties and requires income at or below 2x the free/reduced lunch threshold.

Application

EFS 2026-27 applications closed February 6. Pilot: April 15 – May 15, 2026. tn.gov/education/efs.html

Participating Students

EFS: 20,000 (2025-26, at cap) · Pilot: 3,693 (2024-25)

Program Launched

EFS 2025 · Pilot 2022

Wizkoo works without ESA

You don't need an ESA to use Wizkoo.

Most homeschool families fund their curriculum through personal budgets, and Wizkoo is built to be worth it either way.

$50/month or $499/year. Every child in your family, one price. No per-child pricing. No vendor approval needed. No waiting.

Your first plan is free, no credit card required.

If Tennessee expands ESA eligibility to include homeschool families, we'll update this page immediately.

FAQ

Does Tennessee have an ESA program for homeschool families?

How do homeschool families in Tennessee pay for curriculum?

Build My Family's Week

No credit card for first plan.

This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. ESA program details, eligibility, and funding amounts change frequently. Always verify current information directly with your state's education department before making financial decisions. Last verified: April 2026.