1. Visit the Arkansas EFA Website: Go to efa.ade.arkansas.gov.

2. Create an Account:

• New families will need to create an account on the ADE website to access the application portal.

3. Complete the Application:

• Navigate to the EFA student application portal and complete the application form.

• Provide details about yourself and your student, including their birth certificate, Social Security number, and proof of residency.

• You may also need to provide proof of identification for yourself and possibly documentation of your household income.

4. Gather and Upload Necessary Documents:

• Proof of Arkansas Residency:

• This could include an Arkansas driver's license, voter registration card, tax statement, recent utility bill, mortgage statement, or lease agreement.

• Verification of Student's Date of Birth:

• Provide a birth certificate or another official document (passport, Medicaid card, shot record, report card).

• Other Required Documents:

• Follow the instructions on the application portal to determine if any other documents are required.

5. Submit the Application:

• Once you have completed the application and uploaded all necessary documents, submit it through the portal.

6. Wait for Notification:

• After submitting the application, you will need to wait for notification of a scholarship award.

7. Funding and Enrollment:

• Funding will be deposited into your student's account after enrollment in a private school or filing a Notice of Intent to Homeschool document has been verified by ADE staff.

• For home-based educated students, they can participate in the program after filing a Notice of Intent to Homeschool document with the State Department of Education.