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The Arkansas Choice Scholarship Program
Learn how this powerful resource benefits students and families interested in applying at Marian University Preparatory School.
Marian University Preparatory School (MU Prep) proudly participates in Arkansas’s Education Freedom Account (EFA) program. Through this state-funded program, eligible Arkansas families can use scholarship dollars to help pay MU Prep tuition and other approved educational expenses, supporting a more flexible and personalized approach to learning.
What is the Arkansas Education Freedom Account (EFA)?
Arkansas’s Education Freedom Account (EFA) program gives families access to state education funding that can be used outside of the traditional public school system.
Eligible students may receive up to $6,864 for the 2025–2026 school year, with funds distributed quarterly. These dollars can be used toward approved educational expenses such as private school tuition, tutoring, homeschool curriculum, instructional materials, educational therapies, and other qualifying learning costs.
Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, the program is available to all K–12 students eligible to enroll in an Arkansas public school, expanding access to more families statewide.
Visit our FAQ page for more information on Marian University Preparatory School’s tuition and costs.
How Can Arkansas’s EFA Program Benefit My Family?
The Arkansas EFA program gives families more flexibility in shaping their child’s education by allowing state funding to follow the student to approved learning environments like MU Prep.
Key benefits include:
•Funding that can help reduce MU Prep tuition costs
•Support for a wide range of approved educational expenses beyond tuition
•Flexibility to build a more personalized learning experience
•Additional scholarship support for students with qualifying needs or circumstances
•Priority consideration for military families, first responders, and law enforcement households
•A simplified renewal process for returning families
Overall, the program helps families use education dollars in a way that better aligns with their student’s goals and learning needs.
What Can I Use Arkansas EFA Funds For?
Arkansas EFA funds may be used for a broad set of approved educational expenses, including:
- Private school tuition and fees
- Homeschool curriculum and learning programs
- Tutoring and academic support services
- Educational therapies
- Instructional materials and school supplies
- Online courses and digital learning programs
- Other approved education-related expenses
All eligible expenses are defined by the Arkansas Department of Education and processed through the ClassWallet system.
Does My Child Qualify for Arkansas’s EFA Program?
Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, Arkansas’s EFA program is available to all K–12 students eligible to enroll in an Arkansas public school.
The program also includes priority consideration for certain student groups, including:
- Students with disabilities or specialized learning needs
- Foster or homeless students
- Succeed Scholarship recipients
- Students attending schools rated D or F
- Children of military members, law enforcement officers, and first responders
- Incoming kindergarten students
Our enrollment consultants can help you determine eligibility and walk you through next steps in the application process.
How Do I Apply for Arkansas’s EFA Program
Families must apply for or renew participation in the Arkansas EFA program each school year. New applicants apply through the FACTS application system, while returning participants complete renewals through ClassWallet.
As part of the process, families may be asked to provide documentation such as:
- Proof of Arkansas residency
- Student identification or guardianship records
- Additional documentation for special eligibility categories, if applicable
Applications are reviewed during designated processing periods, and once approved, families receive access to funds through a secure ClassWallet account.
MU Prep’s enrollment consultants are available to support families throughout the application and enrollment process.
How Do I Use My EFA Funds for MU Prep?
Once approved, families can apply Arkansas EFA funds directly toward MU Prep tuition through the ClassWallet platform.
MU Prep’s enrollment team can provide a tuition quote and guide families through submitting the necessary documentation in ClassWallet to ensure tuition is paid directly to the school.
After enrollment requirements are completed, students are officially enrolled at MU Prep and families receive onboarding support ahead of the school year.
Get Started with MU Prep and Arkansas’s EFA Program
Learn more about enrolling at Marian University Preparatory School through Arkansas’s Education Freedom Account program, or request additional information to connect with an MU Prep enrollment consultant.