School Choice TrackerOpen the appESA quarterly deadlines: keep your card from being suspended
2026-27 dates · last checked September 25, 2026.
School-choice programs move money on a schedule, and miss the wrong date and your spending can freeze. Here are the key 2026-27 dates for three programs. Always confirm your own dates in your program portal.
Arizona ESA — debit card receipt deadlines
| Quarter | Receipts due |
|---|---|
| Q1 | October 31 |
| Q2 | January 31 |
| Q3 | April 30 |
| Q4 | July 31 |
You also have to upload after every 20 card transactions. After a missed deadline there's a 15-day grace period, then the card is suspended. Full Arizona guide →
Arkansas EFA — deposit dates
| Quarter | Deposit |
|---|---|
| Q1 | August 20, 2026 |
| Q2 | October 29, 2026 |
| Q3 | Early February 2027 |
| Q4 | April 8, 2027 |
Texas TEFA — funding installments
Around 25% in July, 25% in October, and the final 50% in February, per Odyssey. Texas pays providers directly, so there's no reimbursement to file. Full Texas guide →
Never miss one
School Choice Tracker shows Arizona families a countdown to their next receipt deadline and keeps every receipt ready to export. Free to start, and it stays on your phone.
Independent tool, not affiliated with any state program. Dates can change; confirm in your portal. Sources linked on each state guide.