The Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) or TN Voucher Program, launched in 2025. Clarksville Academy will participate in the program and accept funds from the EFS program. See the FAQs below and visit the website by click here for more information.
*NEW* (As of January 2026) A Family Handbook is available. Watch this informative video/slide show about NEW Applications. Click here.
A Tennessee state FAQ list can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How many scholarships are available and are they all need based? There are 20,000 scholarships available state wide. **The 2026-2027 cycle could see an increase in available funds, but that has not yet been confirmed by the state.
- When does the application open and where can I find it? The application will open on tn.gov/education/efs on January 13, 2026 at noon and will close on January 30. Applications are on a first come, first served basis and will not be processed until the final SUBMIT button is pressed.
- What do I need to apply? Check out the checklist of items needed to apply by clicking here.
- Who is eligible? To be eligible a student must: be a TN resident (2 documentations of proof required), US Citizen or lawful presence in the US, no more than 13 in years in school and entering grades K-12, student must be five years old by September 30, 2026.
- How are applications processed? Applications will be processed in the order received and must be complete at submission. Incomplete applications will be returned and students will lose their place in line.
- Do we apply for each child in our family? Individual applications must be filed for each child in a family. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis, so it is possible for one child to receive an award and not another.
- Do we reapply each year? Families must reapply each year for each child, but will be given priority for awards.
- I know I’m not eligible for need based scholarships–do I still apply? We encourage all CA students to apply. For the 2026-2027 school year, applications will be processed on a first come basis and not based on need.
- When will we know if we were awarded? TDOE does not yet know when families will find out whether they have received an award; they will not have an answer about how long families will need to wait for award information until they determine how many applications have been submitted. TDOE suggests that once a family submits an application, they check their email regularly for updates and notifications about their application.
- How can I be best prepared for the application process? Go ahead and create an account on the EFS website. Ensure your email and password are properly working. Check your residency documents and ensure your name is the same on all documents (ex: Nick vs. Nicholas).