The Complete Guide to New Hampshire EFA

You know your child better than anyone, and you know how they learn best. The state of New Hampshire is finally putting the power of educational choice directly into your hands. Instead of requiring families to stick with rigid, traditional schooling, the state now provides financial backing to support customized learning in NH.

Through the Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) program, you can use state funding to build an educational plan that fits your family. But with new portals and a list of EFA-approved educational materials to sort through, figuring out where to start can feel like a part-time job.

Let’s cut through the confusion. We will break down how the program works and show you how to get the best resources without adding endless lesson planning to your plate.

For a wider view of how these programs work across the country, check out our Complete Guide to Homeschool Funding and ESAs.

What is the EFA program in New Hampshire?

In a nutshell, the program allows eligible New Hampshire residents to use state tax dollars to fund their children's learning experiences. Instead of the money going automatically to a local public or charter school, the NH Department of Education places it into a secure digital account. You manage this account to direct those dollars toward the educational materials that best help your child succeed.

Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, the program offers universal eligibility and currently has space to welcome up to 10,000 students. It’s a big step for families looking for a flexible approach to learning.

How much do you get for EFA in NH?

For the 2025-2026 school year, the base grant is about $4,266 per student. Awards can be higher, depending on circumstances. Families who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, students with special education needs, or those with other qualifying factors receive more financial support. This brings the average grant to over $5,200, with some students receiving over $8,800 annually.

How much is the homeschool stipend in NH?

In New Hampshire, if you receive EFA funds to learn at home, you update your homeschooling status from a traditional affidavit to an officially recognized EFA student.

Your base grant is still $4,266, plus extra aid if your student qualifies for additional support. You’ll teach as you always have, but now New Hampshire homeschool funding gives you resources to upgrade your learning environment or enroll in approved programs without changing how you guide your child’s education.

Understanding NH EFA Allowable Expenses

The heart of this program is flexibility. Students can access a wide range of EFA approved educational materials, from textbooks and core curriculums to private school tuition, online learning programs, and tutoring. Parents can also pay for educational therapists or services if needed. You aren’t limited to the local public school offerings; you can find the best fit for your child’s learning style and goals.

Some of the most common NH EFA allowable expenses include:

• Textbooks and all-in-one curriculums
• Private school tuition and application fees
• Online learning programs, tutoring, and test prep
• Educational or special education therapies

Managing Your Funds with ClassWallet: NH EFA

ClassWallet is the secure digital portal used for all purchases and reimbursements. Here, you’ll find NH EFA approved vendors and manage invoices for EFA approved educational materials. The system is easy to use and is designed to help you track every purchase, ensuring all spending lines up with state guidelines for allowable expenses.

Building a Complete New Hampshire Education

High school, middle school, and elementary students benefit from a strong foundation in core academics. But what about creative skills? Many families put off art programs because finding good programs is hard, or they just hand over a stack of supplies and hope something sticks.

But learning art skills provides a massive confidence boost for kids. For the child who gets frustrated when their drawings do not look the way they intended, intentional instruction provides the structure they need to succeed.

Using EFA Funds for a New Hampshire Homeschool Art Curriculum

By the time kids turn eight, they often decide if they’re “good” or “bad” at art. That familiar frustration usually pops up when they try to draw something real but can’t get the shapes, spacing, or size quite right. Instead of crossing your fingers and hoping a pile of random art supplies will inspire greatness, there’s a better way.

You can use your state funding to bring a structured, step-by-step art program into your home. Guide Dots is an intentional, teacher-led curriculum designed specifically for kids ages four and up. We teach foundational art skills, focusing on technical concepts like proportion rather than unstructured activities.

Because Guide Dots qualifies as an approved instructional material, you can use your ClassWallet portal to purchase our hands-on starter kits. Our all-in-one packages arrive ready to use right out of the box. They include self-paced video lessons and a light tablet alongside artist-grade supplies like high-quality paper, markers, colored pencils, and paint.

Since our system is led by an art teacher and needs very little help from an adult, your child can work independently. You don’t have to spend hours planning lessons. Just set them up and enjoy some time to yourself while they learn and grow as an artist.

Maximize Your New Hampshire EFA Benefits with Guide Dots

With the New Hampshire EFA, you can shape your child’s education to fit their needs, and that includes art. Guide Dots is here to make art instruction easy and fun for your family.

We’re proud to be an NH EFA approved vendor. If your family is using an Education Freedom Account, you can order our art kits with your state funds with no out-of-pocket payments needed. Just log into your ClassWallet portal, find Guide Dots as one of the approved educational materials, and check out from there. It’s an easy way to bring professional art instruction into your homeschool using the support you already have.

Ready to bring inspiring art lessons into your home? Explore the NH EFA-approved Guide Dots curriculum and see how easy it is to get started.