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New Hampshire Education Freedom Account
Personalized Private School Options for New Hampshire Families
Grand Canyon Private Academy (GCPA) proudly participates in New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account (EFA) program. Through the EFA, eligible New Hampshire families can access state-funded grants to help pay for GCPA tuition and other approved educational expenses – making flexible, student-centered learning more attainable.
What is New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account Program?
New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account program gives families more flexibility in how they direct their child’s education funding. Rather than limiting students to a traditional public school setting, the program allows qualifying families to apply state education dollars toward approved educational services and learning opportunities that better fit their student’s needs.
Participating families receive an average grant of approximately $4,800, which can be used toward private school tuition, tutoring, online education programs, instructional materials, technology, and other approved educational expenses.
The program is designed to expand school choice and help families build a learning experience tailored to their child’s individual goals.
Why Do Families Choose New Hampshire’s EFA Program?
Every student learns differently. New Hampshire’s EFA program helps families create a more customized education experience by giving them greater control over how education funds are used.
Families may use EFA funding to:
- Help offset the cost of GCPA tuition
- Access tutoring and supplemental academic support
- Purchase educational supplies and learning technology
- Enroll in online programs and specialized coursework
- Support students with unique educational needs
- Create a more personalized learning environment outside the traditional school model
For many families, the program creates new opportunities to pursue an education path that feels like a better fit for their student.
What Educational Expenses Are Covered by New Hampshire’s EFA?
EFA funds can be applied toward a broad range of approved educational expenses, including:
- Private school tuition and fees
- Tutoring and instructional support
- Online classes and virtual learning programs
- Educational materials and curriculum resources
- Technology used for learning purposes
- Other approved education-related services and expenses
Approved uses of EFA funding are determined by the program’s official guidelines and eligibility requirements.
Who Can Apply for New Hampshire’s EFA Program?
Students may qualify for New Hampshire’s EFA program if they:
- Live in the state of New Hampshire
- Are eligible to attend a public K-12 school
- Meet the program’s household income requirements
Additional support and priority consideration may be available for qualifying students with special needs.
Our enrollment consultants are available to help families understand current eligibility guidelines and answer questions about the scholarship process.
Does New Hampshire’s EFA Program Support Students with Special Needs?
Yes. New Hampshire’s EFA program allows families to use approved funds toward a variety of educational services and therapies that support students with unique learning needs.
Eligible expenses may include:
- Occupational therapy
- Behavioral therapy
- Physical therapy
- Speech-language therapy
- Audiology services
- Other approved educational therapies and support services
Families may also use EFA funds to pay fees for certified or accredited therapy providers and specialists. These flexible funding options can help families build a more personalized educational experience with the additional support their student may need.
What Does the Application Process Look Like?
Families can apply for New Hampshire’s EFA program through the Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire portal.
As part of the application, families may need to submit documentation such as:
- Proof of New Hampshire residency
- Household income verification
- Student identification or guardianship documentation
- Additional records related to special education eligibility, if applicable
Once approved, families gain access to scholarship funding that can be used toward approved educational expenses, including GCPA tuition.
If you need support during the process, GCPA’s enrollment team is available to help guide you through next steps.
How Do I Apply EFA Funds Toward GCPA Tuition?
Families approved for New Hampshire’s EFA program can use their scholarship funds to help pay tuition at Grand Canyon Private Academy.
GCPA’s enrollment team can assist with tuition documentation, enrollment steps, and questions about applying scholarship funding toward your student’s education costs.
Once enrollment and payment requirements are completed, families will receive onboarding information and support to prepare for a successful start at GCPA.
Explore GCPA with New Hampshire’s EFA Program
Learn more about enrolling at Grand Canyon Private Academy through New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account program, or request additional information to connect with a member of our enrollment team.