Can I use my Arkansas EFA funds?

Yes. Compass Life Skills is an approved Arkansas EFA vendor. Arkansas families can pay through ClassWallet Direct Pay, subject to their available EFA balance.

How much does a course cost?

Life Ready 1 is $249 one time. Pricing is identical for EFA and non-EFA families.

Does my student earn credit?

Each Compass course carries a suggested 0.5 high school elective credit, documented with instructional hours, assessments, and a certificate of completion. Parents make the final credit decision on the homeschool transcript.

Do I have to teach the courses myself?

No. Lessons are self-paced video taught by Daniel Shaw. Students work through them independently with parent progress tracking.

What ages is this for?

Compass courses are built for homeschool students ages 12 to 18.

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How to Spend Arkansas EFA Funds on Homeschool Curriculum: The ClassWallet Walkthrough

Step-by-step guide to spending Arkansas EFA funds on homeschool curriculum through ClassWallet Direct Pay. What the EFA covers, how vendor payment works, and what belongs on the invoice.

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