Tuition Assistance

COGNIA ACCREDITATION EXPECTED DEC. 2026

Big Savings on Tuition

Explore Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarship

Generations Christian Academy is fully accredited through Cognia and is a Category III school. That makes GCA families eligible to apply for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship, which can significantly reduce tuition costs for K–12th grade students.

The Scholarship at a Glance

What the Education Freedom Scholarship is, who can apply, and how to get started.

What is EFS?

A state-funded scholarship that Tennessee families can put toward tuition and fees at accredited, participating private schools.

For 2026–27, the award was

$7,530

per student
*Amount may vary per year.

Who Can Apply?

  • Tennessee residents
  • Students entering grades K–12 (age 5 by September 30)
    Pre-K is not eligible.

Each child must submit a separate application. Families complete the state application to determine their own eligibility.

When and Where to Apply

Applications for the 2027–28 school year are expected to open in early 2027.

Questions?

About GCA and EFS
jesseca@generationschristian.org

About the State Application
EFS.Questions@tn.gov
(615) 741-5158

Please note that approval for Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) funding does not guarantee admission to GCA. All students must still complete our admissions process and meet GCA’s enrollment requirements.