TN STATE VOUCHER PROGRAMS
BCA is a proud partner of Tennessee's Educational Savings Account and Education Freedom Scholarship Programs!
Read the latest news about Tennessee's tuition programs
TN ESA and EFS Newsletter - Jan. 2026
See if you qualify to apply for a tuition voucher so that your child can receive an amazing Christian education here at BCA!
To qualify for Tennessee's ESA, your student MUST meet one of three criteria:
- Enroll for kindergarten at Belvoir Christian Academy for the 2026-2027 school year.
- Have attended a public school for a full year or started kindergarten during the 2019-20, 2020-21 or 2021-22 school years.
- Move to Tennessee from out-of-state and enroll at Belvoir Christian Academy (at any grade level and from any school) in the current school year.
In addition to these criteria, there are income requirements. Your annual household income* must be below the following levels: Income amounts listed below are from the 2025-2026 ESA Handbook.
- 2 household members maximum: $53,144
- 3 household members maximum: $67,132
- 4 household members maximum: $81,120
- 5 household members maximum: $95,108
- 6 household members maximum: $109,096
- 7 household members maximum: $123,084
- 8 household members maximum: $137,072
- Each additional member beyond 8, increases value by $13,988
*Income levels will be based on and verified by your 2025 tax return.
Education Freedom Scholarship Program
Tennessee residents may also apply for the State's additional tuition assistance program through the Education Freedom Scholarship. For this program, families do not have to meet specific income thresholds as the ESA listed above requires. This program was introduced in spring of 2025, with the first opportunity to apply held May 15, 2025. Be on the lookout for the spring 2026 date to apply. Both the ESA and EFS websites offer email sign-ups to learn more about application requirements and deadlines. Tennessee families must complete these application processes directly with the State of Tennessee.
EFS Key Dates
Application Window Opens for 2026-27 New EFS Applications
January 13, 2026, 12 p.m. CT
EFS Quarter 3 Disbursement
January 15, 2026 (Projected)
Application Window Closes for ALL 2026-27 EFS Applications
January 30, 2026, 4 p.m. CT
EFS Quarter 4 Disbursement
March 15, 2026 (Projected)