How to Apply for the EFA Scholarship in Arkansas

A step-by-step guide for parents applying for EFA scholarships in Arkansas.

The Arkansas Educational Freedom Account Scholarship is a state scholarship that gives families direct access to their child’s education funds. These funds allow parents to customize their child's learning experience, choosing the best resources, curriculum, and educational environment—including Prenda microschools.

Prenda works with the Arkansas Department of Education and ClassWallet, the organizations that manage EFA funds. This guide will walk you through the application process, funding details, and how to use EFA funds for your child’s Prenda microschool experience.

Applying for EFA funds is a 4 step process:

Step 1: Create a FACTS Account

Step 2: Add parent/guardian information to your FACTS portal

Step 3: Add student information to your FACTS portal

Step 4: Review your answers, add documentation, and submit your EFA application

Step 1: Create an FACTS Account 

To apply for EFA, you'll first need to create a FACTS account.

🔗 Create your FACTS account here

• Click “Create your Account” and follow the prompts to enter your email and add account information.
• The primary guardian should be the account holder.
  
  

Step 2: Add Parent/Guardian Information in FACTS.

As part of your application, you'll need to add parent/guardian information to your FACTS profile.

How to add parent/guardian information:

1️⃣ After creating your FACTS account, select the 2025-2026 school year and click "continue"
2️⃣ Enter all parent/guardian information
3️⃣ Repeat this process if you'd like to add a co-applicant (another parent or guardian). Otherwise, select "Save & Continue".

Step 3: Add Student Information in FACTS

Once all parent/guardian is entered, you'll move on to enter information about your student(s).

How to apply:

1️⃣ In the application form, navigate to the students section and select "Add Student"

2️⃣ Enter in all required information

3️⃣ Select "Save and Continue"

4️⃣ Repeat for any additional students

Step 4: Review, Add Documentation, and Submit Your Application

Once all parent/guardian and student information is entered, you'll be asked to review the information submitted.

How to submit your application:

1️⃣ Review your answers and then click "Save & Continue

 

2️⃣ Submit all required documentation for each student

 

 

 

3️⃣ Navigate to the "Submit" section of the application and click on "Submit Application"

 

Now, pay close attention to your email for updates on your scholarship status and funding information.

Funding Timelines, Amounts, and Distribution

EFA Scholarship funds are distributed quarterly:

• Quarter 1 and 2 funding dates are TBD
• Quarter 3: After February 6, 2026
• Quarter 4: After April 10, 2026

How do I access my funds?

• EFA funds are managed in ClassWallet, which acts as both a holding account and purchasing portal.
• You’ll use ClassWallet to pay for educational services, including Prenda.

How much funding will my student receive?

• The average scholarship amount for 2025-2026 is projected to be ~$6,800
• Scholarship amounts depend on grade level and county.

Enrolling a Child in a Prenda Microschool and Using EFA Funds

Once your EFA application is submitted, reach out to your chosen microschool guide and ask them to invite your child to their microschool if you haven’t already. 

You must accept an invite in order to be enrolled in their microschool.

Note: If you are a parent using Prenda’s single family microschool option to homeschool, you should add your child now in your Prenda World account. 

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Helpful Resources

📖 EFA Information for Families
🛍️ EFA FAQ's
💵 Arkansas State Scholarship Overview

Got questions? We’re here to help! Contact Prenda Support for assistance.