Central Arkansas homeschoolers have co-ops in Benton and across Saline County, college courses at UA Little Rock and UA Pulaski Tech, and providers such as iCode for coding and evaluations through local psychology practices. The providers below received EFA payments in 2024-25.
Local providers paid from EFA accounts in 2024-25
| Provider | What families bought |
|---|---|
| iCode Little Rock | Coding and computer science classes |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | College courses |
| UA Pulaski Technical College | College and technical courses |
| Bryant Psychology and Behavioral Health | Evaluation and behavioral services |
| Little Rock Climbing Center | Physical education |
| Andrea's School of Dance (Bryant) | Dance instruction |
| Benton Homeschool Co-op | Homeschool co-op |
| Saline Open Homeschool Association | Homeschool association |
Source: 2024-25 Arkansas EFA Program Annual Report, Appendix B (spring transactions). Being listed means EFA payments were recorded that year, not that the provider is approved today. Check ClassWallet before you buy.
How a homeschool account works
You apply the same way as private-school families. Once funded, you spend through ClassWallet: approved providers invoice it directly, you buy in its marketplace, or you submit receipts for approved purchases. Statewide in 2024-25, homeschool spending went mostly to curriculum, supplies and homeschool program tuition. Smaller amounts went to tutoring, enrichment, assessment and therapy.
Two rules trip people up. Spending on extracurriculars, PE and transportation is capped by a 2025 law. And purchases outside the core categories may need approval before you buy, so ask the EFA office first if you're unsure.
An accredited core, if you want one
Many homeschool families want a transcript-ready academic program under the flexibility. An online classical Christian school such as our featured partner AmFaith can be that core, with co-ops and local classes around it.