The new deadline to apply is Friday, February 6 at 4:00pm central time.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn said the extension is due to the recent winter storm that impacted Tennessee.
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year’s Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship have already exceed the amount from the previous school year.
Roughly half of those applicants applied for income prioritized scholarships.
Gov. Lee says 18 additional schools have registered to participate in the 2026-2027 school year.
Education Freedom Scholarships allow students who are residents of Tennessee and entitled to attend a public school in grades K-12 to use state funds toward education expenses, while enrolled in grades K-12 at registered Category I, II, or III non-public schools located in Tennessee, prioritizing tuition and fees.