Free tool for Texas private schools accepting TEFA
TEFA installment calculator
Enter your tuition and a student's TEFA award. You'll see what the state pays on each installment date and what the family pays. It runs in your browser, with no sign-up.
Your figures
Per student, for the school year.
The standard award for a private school student in 2026–27 is $10,474.
A whole number from 1 to 12.
State share by date
| Date | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| July 1 | 25% | $2,618.50 |
| October 1 | 25% | $2,618.50 |
| February 1 | 50% | $5,237.00 |
| State total | $10,474.00 | |
Family share
- Family share
- $1,926.00
- Tuition minus the award, never below $0
- Family payment
- $192.60
- 10 payments
An estimate for planning. Confirm dates and amounts with the official TEFA program.
Early access
Keep this schedule for every student.
This calculator covers one student. TuitionTally is being built to hold every student's state share and family share in one place, so you see what's arrived, what's late, and who to remind. It isn't live yet.
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