Memphis school funding blog
State program changes, school lists and deadlines for families in Shelby, Tipton and Fayette counties.
Laptops, Tablets and Uniforms: What EFS and the ESA Can Buy for Memphis Students in 2026-27
Both the EFS and ESA handbooks for 2026-27 now allow a laptop and a tablet once every three calendar years. The Marketplace stops taking device orders April 30, 2027.
Read →Oct 26, 2026A 2027-28 Memphis Tuition Plan: EFS, the ESA, MOST and FACTS Aid on One Calendar
School aid opens in November, EFS likely in January, the ESA and MOST in February. Filing in the right order protects every layer.
Read →Oct 23, 2026Memphis EFS and ESA Schools by Area, 2026-27: What the State Lists Show
East Memphis has the most schools signed up for EFS; Midtown has as many ESA-approved campuses. The suburbs and outer counties look very different.
Read →Oct 21, 2026Does the Tennessee ESA Reach Your Shelby County Address? The MSCS-Zone Line, Explained
The ESA is worth about $2,600 more than EFS, but only for children zoned to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. A mailing address alone will not tell you.
Read →Find out which Tennessee program your child can use
Answer five quick questions. A tuition counselor then calls with the programs, dollar amounts and next dates that fit your family, at no cost.