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Summary

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Launched in 2021, New Hampshire’s EFA program allows families to direct the state’s share of per-pupil education funding (averaging ~$5,200–$5,204) into an account. Funds can be used for approved educational expenses like private school tuition, tutoring, curriculum, therapeutic services, technology, and other resources for K–12 students. The program is administered through the Children’s Scholarship Fund NH  .

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Frequently Asked Question

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How do I purchase Goally with my ESA funds?

1. Pick out your tablet
2. Purchase Goally under your child’s name (this is important!)
3. Select the payment method “mail a check.”
4. You’ll receive an invoice in your email!
5. Log into your ClassWallet Account
6. Select “Pay Vendor”
7. Select Goally
8. Upload the invoice we sent to your email
9. Select your expense category
10. Submit!

How much money can a family receive from the New Hampshire Education Freedom Accounts?

The state provides a base grant of approximately $3,400 plus any qualifying differentiated aid.

Who do I contact if I have questions regarding the ESA process?

You can reach out to the Children’s Scholarship Fund With any questions:

How can I find out the status of my EFA application?

It usually takes 4-6 weeks to process an application after you submit it. You can log into the parent portal at any time to see the status of your application. The scholarship organization will email you a determination of conditional eligibility once your application is completed and verified. Scholarship organization staff are unable to say whether a student will be eligible or ineligible before the final determination is made by the NH Department of Education (NHDOE). Eligibility is conditional upon the NHDOE’s review and funding.

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  • Applications are rolling year-round:

    • You can apply anytime, and your funding is prorated based on the approval date  .

  • Full-year grant eligibility:

    • To receive the full EFA award, your application must be submitted and verified by CSFNH by:

      Tuesday, July 15, 2025  .

  • Verification window for funding disbursement:

    • The scholarship organization needs a completed, verified application at least 45 days before scheduled payments  .

    • Typical fund disbursement schedule:

      • Mid-September (20%)

      • Mid-November (20%)

      • Mid-January (30%)

      • Mid-April (30%)

Video Explanation

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How do I order Goally with my ESA funds?

Goally is now an approved vendor for New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account Program. This means you can use your ESA funds to buy a Goally tablet. Just follow these steps:

1. Pick out your tablet
2. Purchase Goally under your child’s name (this is important!)
3. Select the payment method “mail a check.”
4. You’ll receive an invoice in your email!
5. Log into your ClassWallet Account
6. Select “Pay Vendor”
7. Select Goally
8. Upload the invoice we sent to your email
9. Select your expense category
10. Submit!

Who is Eligible to Receive Funds?

To be eligible for a New Hampshire EFA

As of June 10, 2025: With the enactment of SB 295, income limits were eliminated. All K–12 students in the state became eligible, regardless of income