Accepted Scholarship
Children First Education Fund Coding & Tech Classes
Education scholarship fund supporting families with funding for approved educational programs and services.
Start Free Trial with CFEFUsing CFEF for Tech Classes
Children First Education Fund (CFEF) scholarship families sometimes ask Tech Tails how to use their funds for tech classes, and the answer depends on which specific program CFEF is administering for your student. CFEF is an education scholarship fund that manages funding for approved educational programs and services, and it is known to administer Utah's Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship, a state scholarship for students with disabilities, as well as sibling-student Utah Fits All accounts. Because CFEF supports more than one program, the dollar amount and rules for your account come from that specific program rather than one flat CFEF scholarship. If your family has CFEF-administered funding, Tech Tails' live, 1-on-1 classes fit the kind of tutoring these programs are generally designed to fund.
Who's Eligible
Contact CFEF for eligibility details.
How to Use CFEF with Tech Tails
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Confirm which program you are funded under
CFEF administers more than one scholarship account, so before assuming a set dollar amount, check your award letter or the CFEF portal to confirm which specific program you are funded under, such as the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship, and your current available balance.
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Contact Tech Tails
Let us know you have CFEF-administered funding and which program it is. We can confirm how payment typically works for that program and what documentation, if any, we are able to provide.
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Book a free trial class
No CFEF funding needs to be in place yet. Your student can try a coding, game design, or Navigator Program session for free while you sort out the payment details with CFEF.
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Get an invoice for ongoing sessions
Once you are ready to continue, Tech Tails can send an invoice describing your student's sessions, which you then submit through whatever payment portal or process your specific CFEF-administered program requires.
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Confirm approval and turnaround time
Processing steps and timing are set by the program rather than by Tech Tails and can vary, so confirm current approval turnaround directly with CFEF or your program portal before your first session.
What CFEF Covers at Tech Tails
Programs administered by CFEF, such as the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship, are generally designed to fund tutoring and specialized instruction for students with disabilities. That makes Tech Tails' live, 1-on-1 format, and especially the Navigator Program for neurodivergent learners, a natural fit for families using CFEF-administered funds. Coding, game design, digital art, and AI classes are also available. Because approved uses and required documentation are set by the specific program, confirm with CFEF what your award covers before booking ongoing sessions.
Your CFEF funding can be applied to any Tech Tails program:
Private 1:1
Weekly private classes with a dedicated instructor
Group Classes
Small group sessions for siblings or friends
Navigator
Personalized program for individuals of all abilities
CFEF FAQ
What is the Children First Education Fund (CFEF)?
CFEF is an education scholarship fund that administers funding for approved educational programs and services. It's known to manage accounts for programs including Utah's Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship for students with disabilities and Utah Fits All sibling-student accounts. Exact rules and eligibility depend on the specific program, so confirm details directly with CFEF.
How much funding does CFEF provide?
It depends on which program your account falls under. The Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship, for example, sets each award based on the student's needs rather than one flat amount. Confirm your specific award with CFEF or your program portal, since amounts vary by student and can change over time.
Is Tech Tails an approved CFEF provider?
We can't confirm approval status for every program CFEF administers. If your family has CFEF-administered funding, contact Tech Tails and we'll help you figure out how to pay for classes and what, if anything, we need to provide for your specific program.
Can CFEF funds be used for the Navigator Program?
If your CFEF funding comes through a special-needs program like the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship, it's generally intended for tutoring and specialized instruction, which fits well with Tech Tails' Navigator Program. Confirm with CFEF that classes qualify as an approved expense under your specific award.
Ready to Use Your CFEF?
Start with a free trial class. Mention your CFEF scholarship during sign-up and we will handle the rest.