Checked against the current program rules. Updated July 2026.
Tech is capped at 10% of your award (about $200 on a $2,000 homeschool account). Most laptops blow past the cap. And it must be bought inside the Odyssey marketplace, or it will not be reimbursed.
Source: TEFA program rules, 2026-27
Gray-zone items are where families lose money: the same purchase gets approved for one parent and denied for another based on framing and documentation. Check it against your exact situation before spending.
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