Parents can apply for Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarships in May, according to the Tennessee Department of Education.
The General Assembly approved the school choice program during a special session in January. Gov. Bill Lee signed the bill into law on Feb. 12. The program begins during the 2025-26 school year.
The scholarships will give students $7,295 a year for tuition and fees at the school of their choice. Half of the 20,000 scholarships available in the initial year of the program are based on income. The household income must fall 300% below the federal free or reduced-lunch price guidelines, which is $173,160 a year for a family of four, according to the department.
The remaining 10,000 scholarships are "universal" with no restrictions.
