AFFORDING GRACE

Grace Academy is dedicated to the education, spiritual growth, and character development of young men and women regardless of their family's financial means. Grace Academy offers Tuition Assistance to families with demonstrated financial need. Tuition assistance enables mission-fit students – whose families could not otherwise access a classical Christian education because of financial barriers – to attend.

Our Tuition Assistance Program uses FACTS Grant and Aid, a third party service that analyzes each applicant's financial status to give a recommendation as to what the family can reasonably contribute towards tuition. Families may qualify for Tuition Assistance based upon both the FACTS analysis of their application and available funds. After an applicant is admitted, the family is then notified of any tuition assistance award.

Applications for Tuition Assistance are processed at the same time as Admission Applications.  Interested families should apply for Tuition Assistance by the Priority Admissions deadline of February 1. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, families applying for Tuition Assistance must apply for ESA funds. Please see below for details.

At Grace Academy, we are excited about the new Texas Education Freedom Account program, previously known as Education Savings Account (ESA).  The TEFA program is state-funded initiative that makes private education more accessible for families. EFAs are parent-directed funds (not vouchers) that can be used for tuition, uniforms, tutoring, and other approved expenses. 

Families apply directly to the state, and funds are prioritized for those with financial need, learning disabilities, and other qualifying factors. Once approved, students remain eligible in future years without reapplying. 

Odyssey is the technology company hired by the Texas Comptroller to help administer the state's new school choice program, officially named Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). Odyssey will be responsible for building the online application portal, managing payments, and handling complaints for eligible families to use the funds for private school tuition and other educational expenses.  Grace Academy will apply for TEFA provider status as soon as the state process opens (expected Q! 2026). Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, families applying for Tuition Assistance must also apply for TEFA funding. Grace will continue to retain full autonomy in admissions, curriculum, staffing, and mission, and our use of the CLT meets state testing requirements.

TEFA Timeline at Grace:

• Fall 2026: TEFA students may join participating schools.

• 2026–27: Tuition Assistance families must apply for TEFA funds.

• 2027–28 and beyond: Tuition Assistance families must apply for TEFA funds and provide TEFA award decisions to be factored into Tuition Assistance.

We believe TEFAs will open the door for more families who share our values and desire a Christ-centered, classical education. This is an exciting opportunity to make a Grace education possible for even more students.