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Tennessee EFS Providers: 291 Registered Schools for 2026–2027
Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS)program publishes a list of registered school providers for each program year — currently 291 schools for 2026–27. This guide explains how to find and read that list, what “registered” means, the key program dates, and how the $7,530 scholarship is distributed.
2026–2027 status: Applications closed on February 6, 2026. Eligibility decisions began February 20, and Tennessee subsequently reported that all 35,000 scholarships had been reserved. The state reported 56,440 applications.
How the Tennessee EFS registered-schools list works
Tennessee publishes a list of schools registered to participate in the EFS program for the current year. This is a current-year snapshot, not a permanent list — schools register each year, so a school registered this year may not appear next year, and new schools may join. The official Tennessee EFS page is the only authoritative source for current registered schools.
What “registered” means vs. what it does not mean
- Registered means: The school has met Tennessee’s EFS program participation requirements and filed registration for the current program year. The school is eligible to receive EFS scholarship funds for enrolled students.
- Registered does not mean: The school is accredited by a regional body, has unlimited seats for scholarship students, or is guaranteed to be on the list next year.
- Families should verify: Whether the school has seats available for new scholarship students, whether the school re-registers each year, and whether the school’s tuition fits within the scholarship amount (or what family copay is expected).
Key Tennessee EFS dates for 2026–27
| Date / window | What happens |
|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 | Renewal applications opened |
| January 13, 2026 | New-student applications opened |
| February 6, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Central | Applications closed |
| February 20, 2026 | Eligibility decisions began |
| May 7, 2026 | All 35,000 scholarships reported reserved |
| June 30, 2026 | Enrollment verification deadline |
| August 15 (projected disbursement date) | First scholarship disbursement to participating families |
| October 15 (projected disbursement date) | Second disbursement |
| January 15 (projected disbursement date) | Third disbursement |
| March 15 (projected disbursement date) | Final disbursement |
Tennessee EFS scholarship amount: $7,530 for 2026–27
The Tennessee EFS scholarship amount for 2026–27 is $7,530. August 15, October 15, January 15, and March 15 are projected disbursement dates, not guaranteed payment dates. Families should confirm with their school whether tuition is within the $7,530 amount, and what the school’s process is for receiving scholarship payments.
How to find and verify a registered Tennessee EFS school
- Go to Tennessee’s EFS program page. The registered school list is published there for the current program year. Do not rely on informal lists or word of mouth.
- Search by county, school name, or grade level. Confirm the school is on the current-year list, not last year’s.
- Contact the school directly. Confirm they are accepting new scholarship students, what the enrollment process is, whether they expect a family copay, and what the deadlines are.
- Verify the scholarship process at the school. Some schools require families to apply to the school before the scholarship is officially awarded. Start early.
Tennessee EFS eligibility and enrollment cap
- The 2026–2027 program made 35,000 scholarships available; all were reported reserved by May 7, 2026, after the state received 56,440 applications
- When demand exceeds available scholarships, Tennessee applies the program’s statutory priority rules and application order
- Apply as early as possible during any future open family application window
- Verify current income thresholds on Tennessee’s EFS page for the current year
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Frequently asked questions
How many Tennessee EFS providers are registered for 2026–27?
Tennessee's official registered-school page currently reports 291 registered schools for 2026–27. The number changes as schools register or do not renew, so always confirm against the official list on Tennessee's EFS program page rather than a third-party count.
What does 'registered' mean for Tennessee EFS school providers?
A registered EFS school is one that has filed the required registration with the state for the current program year. Registration is not the same as accreditation. It means the school has met the state's EFS program participation requirements and is eligible to receive EFS scholarship funds for enrolled students. A school may be registered one year and not the next if they do not re-register.
What is the Tennessee EFS scholarship amount for 2026–27?
Tennessee's EFS scholarship amount for 2026–27 is $7,530. Projected disbursement dates are August 15, October 15, January 15, and March 15 — these are projected dates, not guaranteed payment dates.
What are the Tennessee EFS key dates for 2026–27?
Renewal applications opened December 9, 2025. New-student applications opened January 13, 2026. Applications closed February 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central. Eligibility decisions began February 20, 2026. All 35,000 scholarships were reported reserved by May 7, 2026. The enrollment verification deadline was June 30, 2026. Dates can change — always verify with the Tennessee EFS program page.
What is the enrollment cap for the Tennessee EFS program?
The Tennessee EFS program made 35,000 scholarships available for 2026–2027, and the state reported 56,440 applications. All 35,000 scholarships were reported reserved by May 7, 2026. When demand exceeds available scholarships, Tennessee applies the program's statutory priority rules and application order. Families should apply as early as possible during any future open window.
Who is eligible for the Tennessee EFS scholarship?
Tennessee's EFS eligibility includes Tennessee-resident students who meet the household income thresholds and other criteria set by the program for the applicable year. Income thresholds have changed since the program launched. Verify current eligibility requirements on Tennessee's EFS page before applying.