AHF weekly update post
Weekly Announcements
The queue is currently at these dates
Marketplace – 2/20
Direct Pay – 2/23
Reimbursements – 2/13
Pre-Approvals – 3/11
** Note, anything not reviewed that was submitted before these dates is likely in further review for one of many reasons. But as a WHOLE this is where the queue is at in processing.
Clarifier here on the Milage images. When uploading for mileage reimbursement please include a screenshot that clearly shows BOTH addresses (do not leave it saying home is it does delete home and put the actual address in to calculate the milage and then screenshot it. You only need to put ONE image in for each different location traveled to (each trip) if trips are identical, you only need ONE shot of it. This is to speed up approvals. It takes so much time for them to put every address into google to check the mileage. Everyone just adding a quick screenshot of the mileage in google maps or a GPS will speed this up for everyone.
SURVEY TO COMPILE DATA ON TESTS TO HELP OTHERS CHOOSE A TEST ALL RESPONSES ARE VERY APPRECIATED – the more info we compile now the easier it will be for new families next year. All progress is important!!
DO NOT forget to finish the survey in class wallet to complete either reapplying for next school year or letting them know your student will not continue. If you need to add a new child to your existing account, you can follow these instructions to make certain you only add the info into FACTS for the new student.
FACTS NEW KID — Arkansas Homeschool Freedom
Please do not invite other parents to join the group until they are already funded. But please do send them to the website to read and gather information as they work to make an informed decision.
I do not mind if you send them to ask me questions if they need answers they still cannot find. I need to wait until I can confirm their EFA participation before allowing them access to the group page. There are some wild Wackadoos out there.
THE REMINDERS WE WILL NEVER BE DONE WITH…
Remember you can check the Homeschool Freedom website to look at more information on many vendors.
www.ArkansasHomeschoolFreedom.com
The homepage also has a few videos that are very helpful.
The vendor ads on the page are a great way to get a lot more information if you need to compare classes and look for specific types of items.
ProductType — Arkansas Homeschool Freedom
Miss Toni’s search is also extremely helpful when looking for local vendors for extracurricular and tutoring services. This is linked on the website, but the direct link is
Outbridge has done a wonderful job providing a search that you can also utilize to find vendors.
School Finder | Arkansas School Finder
We still have a LOVELY little video that will help those struggling to figure out HOW to utilize the various search options available to locate vendors. I will link it again here.
THANK YOU for the VENDOR reviews that are coming in! Please keep them coming.
If you send a simple text only review, I created a little spot on the bottom of the review page.
Blog 2 — Arkansas Homeschool Freedom
Here is the form keep using it. I don’t even sleep so I can make it work.
BLOGS — Arkansas Homeschool Freedom
I am always available via PM if you need an answer to something and are still confused after checking here and the websites.
I do NOT work for the ADE and do NOT know all answers. But I know a damn site more than the majority because I am a type A, OCD, insomniac that makes and keeps spreadsheets of important data so that I can reference it for accuracy… and I also DO in fact usually know who can help you when I cannot and can forward you to the appropriate person.
Mother nature is being a fickle old B**** with this weather. Hopefully everyone faired well in the winter blast and following storms and enjoyed the one day of spring before summer kicked her to the damn curb.
I may be a little slower to respond this week. Public schools are closed so my collection of bonus kiddos will swarm this place like a plague of locust. So, several days this week there will be 25-30 children running around my house. During this troll invasion there may be times when I cannot access the internet as I work to tame the herd of wildebeest.
Ann Snelson
501-412-5107
ArkansasHomeschoolFreedom@gmail.com
Helpful Links from the ADE and Outbridge
EFA Parent Handbook https://static1.squarespace.com/static/68151adf2f76c675181b06a7/t/68a4de3db65261743e79c64e/1755635261799/AR+EFA+Family+Handbook+2025-26+%281%29.pdf
Mileage Reimbursement Form (Please make a copy before editing) https://ardoe-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/austin_sirles_ade_arkansas_gov/IQByjOesXQM8QItWSGS_Q1pTARiS2jzX6Nu2Ez6fNS3QPN0?rtime=zcbab_Jy3kg
Testing Information (everything you need to know about testing!) https://app.schoolchoicear.org/testing-requirements
Educational Vendor Finder https://app.schoolchoicear.org/
EFA Expense Preapproval Request https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVfJmztt3u5LcN86X1eHW18u79YjNy_J0dYGWsy0bi48JF6Q/viewform