Using Arkansas EFA funds with Brilliant

Brilliant is an approved Direct Pay vendor for the Arkansas Education Freedom Account (EFA) program.

At a glance

• Program: Education Freedom Account (EFA)
• Run by: Arkansas Department of Education, through ClassWallet
• Ways to pay: Direct Pay (preferred), or your own card with reimbursement
• Recommended plan: An individual plan, one per student
• Contact us: support+esas@brilliant.org

Which plan to choose

EFA funds are allocated per student, so choose an individual plan for each child using Brilliant rather than one combined plan for the family. Current prices are on the Premium subscription page.

Option 1: Pay through Direct Pay (preferred)

1. Email us at support+esas@brilliant.org with your student's name to request an invoice.
2. We'll send you an invoice formatted to meet Arkansas EFA requirements.
3. Log in to ClassWallet, select Pay Vendor, find Brilliant in the vendor list, and upload the invoice for approval.
4. Once approved, payment goes directly to Brilliant — no out-of-pocket cost to you.

Request and submit a separate invoice for each child, rather than one combined invoice for the family.

Option 2: Pay by card and request reimbursement

1. Subscribe to Brilliant on the web, so your receipt comes from Brilliant.
2. In ClassWallet, request a reimbursement and upload your receipt.
3. Reimbursement is deposited to your linked bank account once approved.

What our receipts and invoices include

• Invoice (Direct Pay): your student's name, the service dates, and the itemized cost.
• Receipt email (card payments): Brilliant's name and contact information, the plan and service period, the itemized price and total, and the purchase date.

Good to know

• Direct Pay is the preferred route for Arkansas.
• Set up one subscription per student. Funds are allocated per student.
• The Arkansas Department of Education makes the final decision on what qualifies.

Questions?

• About Brilliant, receipts, or invoices: support+esas@brilliant.org
• About your EFA account or eligibility: ade.efa@ade.arkansas.gov

Official program information

• Education Freedom Accounts: information for families, Arkansas Department of Education

Program details reviewed October 19, 2026. Program rules can change; the program handbook is the final word.