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The 2026-27 application uses a new website called Schola Via. Since this is your first time using Schola Via, you need to create a new account. Use the same email that you usually use for EFA so that your information can transfer over.

You can ignore the fail messages and submit your application anyway. We review applications on a first-come-first-serve basis and will manually accept the documents when we get to yours. We will let you know within 2 weeks if we need another document.

We will review your application within 2 weeks after you submit it. We will let you know if anything is missing. Please log in to the EFA Parent Portal to view your application status and all correspondence.

OCR has trouble reading report cards. As long as you have the most recent report card, we can manually accept it. Ignore the fail messages and submit the application.

The application will let you continue as long as you have something uploaded for each required document. If you haven't uploaded something for each required document, you can't continue -- for example, if you uploaded a report card but not a birth certificate. Everyone is required to upload proof of student age (such as the child's birth certificate or passport).

This is common if you live in a CDP that is legally in another town (for example, Woodsville is in Haverhill). This applies to zip-codes as well. Ignore the fail messages and submit your application, and we will accept the documents manually.

Unfortunately we need something with your physical address on it. Some common documents that will have this are a utility bill (it will be called the "service address"), mortgage statement, lease agreement, car registration, or the back of your driver's license. You can also get a signed affidavit that confirms your physical address.

If you have SNAP or only receive SSI benefits, you do not need your tax return. Otherwise, skip the income section for now and we will process your application as-is. Once you get your 2025 tax return, you can reopen the application and add it to the income section. As long as you add it by July, we will be able to consider your income for priority status and/or the low-income grant. If you do not file taxes, please send us your Verification of Non-Filing (VNF) Form.

If your application has the "priority" or "requalification" tag, you don't need to worry about being put on the waitlist. Spot in line only matters for families who have not received a grant before and are not priority. If you are a new family or were waitlisted for the 25-26 school year, your spot in line can help you predict if you might get an award or not. Our enrollment cap for 2026-27 is 12,500 students. Please note that your place in line may change until the end of July, as priority students fill up the spots first, so make sure to check in to the Parent Dashboard often for updates.

Send the document to csfnh@scholarshipfund.org and it will automatically be added to your application. Note: YOU MUST EMAIL IT AS AN ATTACHMENT. You can also Fax it to 844-367-0085 or schedule an appointment to come into the office for help.

A SASID is a unique student identifier used by the Department of Education to keep track of whether your child is in a publicly-funded school or not. We assign SASIDs in the order that applications are completed (first-come-first-serve). There is nothing you need to do at this time.

The EFA program has a 12,500 student enrollment cap. Once the cap is reached, families not in a priority group will be put on a waitlist. Priority status means your child will still be awarded after we reach the enrollment cap. Priority groups are: - Families at or below 350% of the poverty level. - Students determined to have a disability by a public school - Renewing students and their siblings Reporting income helps determine priority. You also can receive additional funding if your household income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.

Once a student has been added into the application, you can't remove them. We also can't remove them until you submit the application. Please push the application through and submit it, even if it fails your documents. Then we will mark the student ineligible or remove them.

There is a list of documents that can prove residency, but typically a recent utility bill or an IRS 1040 that matches your name and address will work. Provide either one Primary document 𝐎𝐑 two Secondary documents: Primary (submit one): - Utility bill (water, electric, gas, cable, landline phone, or internet) issued within the past 60 days - Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) identification card - Government Documents - Medicaid or SNAP showing your name and address - Tax Return 1040 - Paystub Secondary documents (submit two different types): - Valid New Hampshire Driver’s License - State-issued Identification Card - W2 - Mortgage statement - Rental or Lease Agreement - Property Tax Bill or other Town/City documentation - Vehicle Registration or Insurance Policy - Legal Guardianship, Foster Care, or DCYF documentation - Bank Statement - Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Military Orders - Signed and notarized Affidavit of Shared Residence from the property owner (not a roommate)

The following documents can be used for income verification: Complete 2024 Federal 1040 tax return SNAP/TANF Budget Letter showing the Adjusted Benefit Amount SSA-1099/SSI letters for family members receiving benefits

The following documents can be used for student identification: One of the following: Birth certificate for each student Student ID for each student Federal 1040 tax return with dependents listed SNAP/TANF With each student listed Legal guardianship documentation (if you are a legal guardian)

A Record of Educational Attainment (ROA) is a method used to determine that your student is making educational progress. An ROA is required to renew your child's EFA application. Let us know if your child must repeat a grade. Acceptable ROAs are a standardized test, NH state-wide assessment, a school report card, or a signed portfolio evaluation letter from a teacher reviewing the current school year. You can use your EFA funds to reimburse the cost of tests and portfolio evaluations. If you'd like to know more, search for "test" or "portfolio."

The website for EFA is https://nhefa.scholarshipfund.org.

NH EFA phone number is (603) 755-6751. You can also email us at CSFNH@scholarshipfund.org. If you have an order question, email nhapprovals@scholarshipfund.org

The email to contact about NH EFA scholarships is csfnh@scholarshipfund.org. You can also call us at 603-755-6751.

The funds are prorated over four disbursements each school year. You can see how much your child will receive (and when they will receive it) in the parent dashboard. 20% of the grant is disbursed mid-September. 20% of the grant is disbursed mid-November. 30% of the grant is disbursed mid-February. 30% of the grant is disbursed mid-April.

Applications are processed on a first-come first-serve basis. It can take less than 2 weeks for the team to review your documents, and to know if your child is eligible. If you're missing documents or your application needs revised, this can take longer.

The base grant is usually about $3,800, but your child qualifies for about $2,000 more if he has special needs, and about $2,000 more if you are low income. You can see your child's expected award in the parent dashboard.

Applications for the next school year open in March, but they are accepted on a rolling basis until February 15. Applications complete and processed by July 15th are eligible for funding starting mid-September. Applications complete and processed by September 15th are eligible for funding starting mid-November. Applications complete and processed by November 15th are eligible for funding starting mid-January. Applications complete and processed by February 15th are eligible for the last disbursement in mid-April.

The ETC award comes from the generous donations of business owners and other individuals. The ETC is for families below 300% of the poverty line whose children attend a private school. Because the ETC funds are limited to donorship, we are only able to invite a limited number of families to apply for the ETC each year. If a spot opens up and your family qualifies for ETC, we will send you an invitation to apply.

EFA funds can be used for a number of educational expenses for your individual student. Please read the parent handbook for more information. https://nh.scholarshipfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Provider-Handbook-August-2025.pdf

After the state sends the funds to us, we transfer them to an online platform called Class Wallet. Class Wallet will send you an invitation to set up your account. There are three methods for using the funds: 1) Marketplace: You can shop online in Class Wallet and purchase items or classes with the funds. 2) Direct Pay: You can pay your provider directly with the funds by uploading your invoice/bills (only if your provider has signed up for Class Wallet). 3) Reimbursement: You can be reimbursed for educational expenses by uploading your receipt. Please read the Parent Handbook for a list of approved and prohibited use of the funds.

We do not need your SSNs to verify your application. You can blot these out on your 1040 tax return if you would like. However, everything you upload and all your family information is strictly confidential and protected. We will never share information with anyone except the account holder, and we will never share SSNs.

Only CSF staff, Class Wallet staff, and the Department of Education have access to any/some of your child's information. We will not share this information with anyone besides the primary account holder of the EFA program. No one is entitled to know if your child is in the program.

We process orders on a first-come-first-serve basis. Each order is individually reviewed by a real person to make sure it meets the requirements set by the DOE. When we reach your order in the queue, we will email you if your order is approved, rejected, or needs more information. You can check your order status by clicking on "Order History" in the drop-down menu of Class Wallet.

Instead of paying out of pocket and then submitting for reimbursement, pay your provider directly with the funds. You can work with your provider to set up a payment plan that coincides with the quarterly disbursement of funds. If your order was rejected or marked incomplete, once you have re-submitted/updated it, you may ask CSF to expedite the approval.

Following each disbursement, there will be a larger volume of orders in the queue waiting for approval. It may also take longer if we need to reach out for additional information.

Your documents must clearly show: School, Provider, or Vendor Name Date of the Receipt/Invoice First Name of Student Description of the Item or Service Purchased (itemized per student) School Year & Dates of Service (each lesson date must be listed for individual classes -- not required for schools) Date and Amount of Each Payment Made (reimbursement) OR amount due (direct pay)

To edit your order, click the menu icon in the upper left corner. Choose "Manage Orders". Click the order  that you want to manage/add a receipt to (it will be marked incomplete). Click "Manage Documentation," then click on the upload button. Once your additional documents are uploaded, click "save."

These requirements are set by the Department of Education to protect the grant against fraud, misuse of the funds, and criticism of the program. For three years running, CSF was named one of the nation’s leaders for Most Effective Implementation of a universal school choice program by EdChoice, and was given an unqualified audit opinion for the 2024-2025 school year (i.e., the best report an auditor can give an organization).

"Eligibility confirmed" does not mean your child will receive the grant; it only means that we have confirmed his/her eligibility for it. We award families in the order that their applications were approved. After we reach the 12,500 student enrollment cap, we can only award families in priority groups.

ClassWallet is the online platform for your child's digital wallet for EFA. After the Department of Education sends us your child's award, we transfer the award into ClassWallet. You can use ClassWallet to pay your school, education service provider, or retailer. You can submit eligible receipts for reimbursement. You can also shop for school supplies directly with the funds in ClassWallet Marketplace.

There are three reasons your order could be rejected: 1) It contains items or services that are not EFA-approved, 2) You submitted your direct pay order to the wrong vendor, or 3) Your documents are missing required information. Please read through the whole email you received from ClassWallet when your order was rejected. It will include important details.

1) Click on the drop-down menu next to the ClassWallet logo. 2) Select "manage orders." 3) Choose the order you want to edit. 4) Select "manage documentation." 5) Click "Browse Files."

You need an official letterhead receipt that clearly shows: 1) The School, Provider, or Vendor Name 2) Date of the Receipt 3) Names of student/s 4) Description of the Item or Service Purchased (itemized per student) 5) School Year & Dates of Service (each lesson date must be listed for individual classes) 6) Date and Amount of Each Payment Made

You need an official letterhead bill/invoice that clearly shows: 1) The School, Provider, or Vendor Name 2) Date of the Receipt 3) Names of student/s 4) Description of the Item or Service (itemized per student) 5) School Year & Dates of Service (each lesson date must be listed for individual classes) 6) Amount due

Choose one of the documents below, and email it to CSFNH@scholarshipfund.org - Copy of front and back of New Hampshire state ID that has the applying parent’s name and address - Federal 1040 that has applying parent’s name and physical address - SNAP or TANF determination letter that has applying parent’s name and physical address - Utility bill (phone, electricity, cable, gas, etc.) that has applying parent’s name and physical address If you MUST use a PO Box as your mailing address, some ClassWallet Marketplace vendors may use a mail carrier that restricts the use of PO Boxes, and CSFNH cannot guarantee proper delivery of your ClassWallet order. UPS & Federal Express, for example, do not deliver to PO Boxes. If you MUST use a P.O. box, let us know that you accept the risk involved.

Call 603-755-6751. After we verify your identity, we will update your email.

1) Log in to the EFA Family Dashboard, 2) Click on your name in the upper corner, 3) Click "My Profile." If you cannot log in, click on the password reset button. Make sure to check your spam folder for the email. If you cannot find the email, call us at 603-755-6751 and we will give you a temporary password to log in.

If you want to apply for another student: 1) Reopen your application 2) Click on the "Student Info" tab 3) Scroll to the bottom and click "Add another student." If you only want to update your household size (for income verification): 1) Reopen your application 2) Go to the "Income and Household Size" tab 3) Click "Add family member."

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You may provide a letter showing proof of an eligible student portfolio evaluation to the scholarship organization. Please note, this letter must be signed by a New Hampshire certified teacher, a teacher with certification recognized by another state, or an educator currently teaching in a NH nonpublic (private) school may perform a year end evaluation. The student’s parent is NOT eligible to perform and sign the evaluation letter. The portfolio must include: ◙ The name and address of the teacher, including state-recognized documentation of certification OR the name and address of the school in which the teacher is currently teaching, ◙ The date on which the evaluation took place, ◙ A description of the work reviewed, ◙ A summary of the child’s educational process; concluding with a statement that the child has or has not made educational progress, and ◙ The signature of the teacher who completed the evaluation. YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR PORTFOLIO RECEIPT TO CLASSWALLET FOR REIMBURSEMENT.

Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible. They must turn 5 by September 30 of the school year you're applying for, and they cannot be older than 21. They must be in grades K-12. They must live in the state of NH. And they must NOT be attending charter school, nor enrolled full-time in public school. Full-time VLACS students are not eligible.

Your child must turn 5 by September 30 of the school year you're applying for, and not be older than 21. Your child must be in grade K-12.

Please refer to the parent handbook for information on allowed and prohibited uses for EFA. If there is a specific purchase you would like to make that isn't in the handbook, please email nhapprovals@scholarshipfund.org.

We use line 11 of your tax return (your adjusted gross income). If your AGI is above 350% of the poverty line, then you should skip the income section.

No, pre-K is not an allowed expense. Your child must be in Kindergarten and turn 5 by September 30.

The enrollment cap for EFA in 2026-27 is 12,500 students. Students in priority groups will these spots first, then families from the 2025-26 waitlist, and finally new families. Once the program reaches its enrollment cap, remaining families will be put on the waitlist. Families who apply late can still receive the grant as long as they are in a priority group. If at any point during the school year enrollment decreases below the cap, we will award families on the waitlist (in the order that their applications were completed).

The base grant is usually about $3,800, but students can qualify for $700 to $2,000 more. Differentiated aid is awarded to: 1) household income at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty line, 2) students identified as English Language Learners (ELL), and 3) students with qualifying disabilities.

English Learner Grant means eligible students who have a predominant language other than English or who are educationally disadvantaged by a limited English proficiency, and who participated in the annual assessment of English language proficiency at a public school and score below 4.5.

Students qualify if they need specialized education due to an intellectual disability, a hearing impairment (including deafness), a speech or language impairment, a visual impairment (including blindness), a serious emotional disturbance (referred to in this part as “emotional disturbance”), an orthopedic impairment, autism, traumatic brain injury, an other health impairment, a specific learning disability, deaf-blindness, or multiple disabilities. Students need an IEP, ISP, IEP-Eligible from a public school or our Medical Certification of Disability.

nh.scholarshipfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/STU-19-EFA_Medical_Certification_Disability_2025.pdf You can also ask us to email it to you

A new student’s “date of eligibility” is defined as the date on which the student’s EFA application is complete and verified by the Children's Scholarship Fund (CSF). This date serves as the official starting point for the student’s participation in the EFA Program and is used to determine the eligibility of invoices and receipts submitted for reimbursement or payment. Invoices and receipts dated ON OR AFTER the student’s date of eligibility are eligible for processing and payment under the EFA Program. Any items or services purchased or paid for prior to the student’s date of eligibility are not eligible to be paid for with EFA funds. (For example, if your student’s date of eligibility is 8/1/24, but you purchased supplies on 6/15/24, those supplies and the receipt would not be eligible to be processed using EFA funds).

As a family homeschooling with EFA funds, your daily routine may look much the same — but legally, your child will now be considered an EFA student, not a home education student, under New Hampshire law. You will not need to report to the state, as CSF will report to the state on your behalf.

Please email nhapprovals@scholarshipfund.org. Provide your student name(s) and/or order numbers and explain your reason for appealing the rejection.

Income for the EFA program must be calculated using Line 11 of the most recent 1040 𝒐𝒓 a SNAP/TANF/SS benefit letter. Appeals can only be considered in cases of 1) unexpected job or benefit loss, 2) death of student's parent/guardian, or 3) divorce/separation. If any of these apply, send an email with the subject line “Appeal for Reconsideration” to csfnh@scholarshipfund.org. You will need to explain your loss of income and provide your most recent income documentation (e.g., unemployment letter, six consecutive pay stubs, death certificate).

If your child returns to public school or charter school, notify us right away by filling out the EFA Withdrawal Form. https://nh.scholarshipfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/STU-21-Student-Withdrawal-Form.pdf and send us an email at nhapprovals@scholarshipfund.org if you need to return EFA funds.

Applicants complete and verified by July 15th will know if they will receive an award or be put on the waitlist after August 15th.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all students participating in the program have their date of birth accurately verified. Date of birth verification is required to confirm student eligibility, ensure compliance with applicable laws and program rules, and maintain accurate student records. A birth certificate or passport has the town of birth, which is required to verify their SASID, but a 1040 does not have that.

Approved providers are people or businesses who have been approved by CSF for the use of EFA funds: you can pay them for services or instruction using EFA funds, or submit your receipts from them for reimbursement. You can can find our list of approved providers on the EFA page of our website, under the list of links titled "In This Section." This list is searchable by name and location. If you have a provider who is not approved with us, you can ask them to apply on the Education Providers page of our website: nh.scholarshipfund.org/contact/

If you are a renewing family and your child must repeat a grade, please do one of the following: ➤ Request a GRADE RETENTION LETTER from their school. ➤ Their PORTFOLIO EVALUATION (for ROA) should state whether they have to repeat the grade and why. ➤ Write a SIGNED & DATED LETTER to CSF that includes the following information: 1) the reasons your child must repeat a grade, 2) the courses your child will be taking to catch up, 3) any other courses they will be taking, and 4) any supporting documentation, such as class enrollment or ClassWallet order numbers.

This is a summary for quick reference. Please see ADM-09 Custodial Parent Access and Communication Policy ScholaVia and ClassWallet Platforms for more information. Divorced or separated parents should keep in mind that the EFA grant belongs to and is for the benefit of the student. Neither parent is entitled to the funds. Both parents’ contact information may be on record and may be used to discuss the child’s application and ClassWallet orders. However, one parent will be considered the “primary” parent, since only one email can be used to sign in to Schola Via and ClassWallet. ➤ PRIMARY PARENT: 🅐 If one parent is the primary custodian, they will be the primary holder of the EFA account. CSF may ask them to attach their divorce decree. Unless restricted by a valid court order, both parents have the right to receive program information regarding their child’s participation in the program, both may request access to student records maintained by CSF, and both may receive program communications. 🅑 If parents have shared custody, they must work together to determine who will manage the funds and how they will be used. It is not the responsibility of CSF to arbitrate these discussions and decisions. CSF does not adjudicate family disputes and will rely on court documentation to determine parental authority. It is responsibility of the parents and, if necessary, their lawyers to determine how the EFA fund will be used and managed. Once a determination has been made, please email the decision in writing to csfnh@scholarshipfund.org and CC both parents. Until these are properly documented, whichever parent applied first will manage the account. ➤ INCOME & HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 🅐 If one parent is the primary custodian, their income documents must be used to prove income and household size for the sake of priority status and/or additional aid. 🅑 If parents have shared custody, CSF will ask for income documentation from the primary account holder. If the primary account holder did not claim their child on their tax return, then they will need to prove household size by uploading their court orders/divorce decree 𝐎𝐑 (for separated parents) a notarized document stating what the parents’ custody and tax agreements are.

FRL (Free and Reduced Lunch) is the Department of Education's designation for families whose income is below 185% of the poverty level. It's called FRL because if your child were in public school, they would qualify for free lunches. But when it comes to the EFA, FRL means you receive a larger grant. EFA funds can't be used for meals or food.

Students in homeschool and private school can obtain a "Prior Notice" from their local public school, which can be accepted in place of an IEP/ISP for additional EFA funds and priority status. ➊ Send an email to the special education coordinator of your local public school stating that you would like your child to be evaluated for a learning disability. ➋ The school has 10 days to respond. In the first meeting, the district gathers a team to evaluate whether or not testing is appropriate. The family should bring evidence and documentation that supports their request (such as a doctor’s report/diagnosis, homework samples, quizzes or writing work, a recording of the child’s reading fluency, observations in their home education setting, any feedback from outside education providers, plus any information about what the family has already tried to address the concerns). ➌ The team then works with the family to determine if a formal evaluation is appropriate; if so, the district will schedule it with the family. ➍ Based on the results of the evaluation, the team will determine if an IEP is appropriate.

These are the only documents we can accept to show other household members. ➊ Prior year (2025) Federal 1040 with all dependents listed ➋ Current SNAP/TANF documentation with all household members listed ➌ Court/divorce papers showing custody OR notarized statement of parenting plan ➍ Foster or adoption papers ➎ Prior year (2025) Federal 1040 for other members of the house ➏ Birth certificate with you as the parent (newborns only).