Admissions

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Our ultimate goal is to meet the learning needs of students so that they can experience academic success and personal growth. Each student is evaluated on an individual basis with the attempt to determine our ability to meet those needs.
Entrance Testing/Assessment will be required for :
All 1st-8th grade students coming to Trinity Klein from a homeschool program
Students unable to present a standardized report card
Students wanting to enter the advanced placement math program
Testing may also be offered or requested if the parents or staff have questions or concerns about students’ current academic standing.

A student whose physical, emotional, and/or academic needs do not exceed our staffing capabilities will be given consideration for admissions. Trinity Klein offers services to meet the needs of most students on 504 plans. For students on an IEP, we approach each case individually to determine if Trinity Klein can meet the needs of the whole student. To learn more about the full student services program please review the Student Services section under Academic Program.

Trinity Klein Lutheran School operates under continuous enrollment. Applications are accepted for new students throughout the school year and placement is based on available space. Trinity Klein Lutheran School admits students of any sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin, political beliefs, or disabilities in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial assistance policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Tuition and Fees Schedule

1) What is a Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA)?

A TEFA is a state-funded education savings account for eligible K–12 students in Texas. If a child is approved, the state deposits funds into a secure online account (a “digital wallet”). Families can then use those funds for approved education-related expenses at participating schools or education providers.

The program is administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and accounts will be managed through an approved vendor platform called Odyssey.

2) How much funding could a child receive?

Final award amounts depend on eligibility, but current state guidance indicates:

• Private school students: approximately $10,000–$10,800 per year
  (exact amounts are still being finalized)

• Homeschool students: approximately $2,000 per year

• Students with disabilities: may qualify for up to $30,000 per year

Most students who are approved are expected to fall into the private school category.

3) What can TEFA funds be used for?

Approved uses currently include:

• Tuition and registration fees

• Uniforms and textbooks

• Tutoring and educational therapies

• Technology (limited to 10% of funds)

• School breakfast and lunch

At this time, sports fees, activity fees, and field trips are not approved uses.

4) Who is eligible?

Any Texas K–12 student who is a U.S. citizen or lawful resident and lives in Texas may apply.

Because TEFA funding is limited, students are placed into four priority categories:

• Category 1:

  • Student has a qualifying disability, and

  • Household income at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

• Category 2:

  • Household income at or below 200% of FPL

• Category 3:

  • Household income above 200% and at or below 500% of FPL

  • Student does not qualify under Category 1

• Category 4:

  • All other applicants

  • No income cap, but funding is only available if spots remain after Categories 1–3

Once a student is approved, siblings are also eligible, and funding continues through 12th grade, with unused funds rolling over year to year.

Income is measured using Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from the family’s federal tax return (the first year will use the 2024 return).

5) Guidance for families of children with disabilities

TEFA provides two important supports:

Priority status:
Families may submit documentation from a qualified professional (or a Full Individual Evaluation) verifying a qualifying disability such as learning disabilities (including dyslexia), autism, speech impairment, emotional disturbance, physical disability, or traumatic brain injury.

Increased funding:
An IEP is required to qualify for higher funding (up to ~$30,000). Families may request evaluations from their local school district, even if the child is currently privately educated.

6) Key dates

• Schools may apply: December 9, 2025

• Family applications open: February 4, 2026

• Award decisions expected: Early May 2026

• Funds available: Summer 2026 for the 2026–27 school year

7) Pre-K note (3- and 4-year-olds)

TEFA also includes support for eligible Pre-K students. Eligibility may include children who are educationally disadvantaged, English-language learners, military-connected, in foster care, homeless, or children of certain public school teachers or Star of Texas Award recipients.

8) What should families do now?

• Set up tour of school and contact Admissions Office with questions

• Begin gathering documents

• If applicable, locate IEPs or evaluation paperwork, or request an evaluation through your school district

• Watch for the release of the official TEFA application portal

If you or someone you know is prayerfully considering Christian education options, we would be glad to talk through how Trinity Klein and TEFA might fit your family’s needs. Please feel free to reach out to the school office 281-376-5810 with any questions or set up a tour at tours.trinityklein.org

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