Transportation with Arkansas ESA and scholarship funds

What is covered, conditions and how to pay

Status: Covered with conditions. Covered to and from approved providers, up to 25% of the year's funds.
Conditions: Only travel directly to and from a participating school or approved provider. Mileage is reimbursed at the state rate using the Travel Reimbursement Form. Transportation providers can also be paid directly.
Limits: At most 25% of the year's EFA funds, at no more than the state employee rate ($0.52 per mile in the FAQ).
Payment routes: Reimbursement Requests, Payment Requests or Direct Pay
Documentation: Travel Reimbursement Form submitted as a ClassWallet reimbursement, with proof of enrollment or attendance and a GPS route screenshot for each location.
Not allowed: Plane, train or bus passes that are not transportation to and from a qualifying school or provider; travel costs for teachers and tutors; recreational or out-of-state travel.
Example: Travel to and from an educational service provider can be reimbursed at a rate of $0.52 per mile.
Source: 2026-27 AR EFA Family Handbook (Arkansas DESE), Version 1.0, September 2026 Release, Common Allowed Expenses, 'Transportation Services', p. 25 (version Version 1.0, September 2026 Release). Checked 2026-10-19.

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