Making a Purchase in ClassWallet

All payments using EFA funds are made electronically through your child’s ClassWallet account. No matter how you make your purchases, be sure to buy them separately for each of your children in the program, even if you are using the same provider. 

Direct Pay 

Direct Pay allows you to pay vendors directly from your student’s EFA funds. Follow these simple steps:

  1. Use the Educational Provider Tool to browse enrichment, tutoring, curriculum, and more. 

  2. Contact the vendor and request products or services. 

  3. Request an invoice from the vendor that includes the following information: 

    ✅ The vendor’s name 

    ✅ A clear name or description of each item (for services, include the dates or time period)

    ✅ Itemized prices and the total cost 

    ✅ The name of the EFA student 

    🎯Tip: Some vendors will also accept a screenshot of an online shopping cart (including shipping and taxes) from their online store. Check with the vendor first to make sure this is acceptable. 

  4. Log in to ClassWallet and go to the Direct Pay section. 

  5. Select the vendor you wish to pay and upload the invoice or screenshot. 

  6. Once the Direct Pay request is approved, payment will be sent directly from your student’s EFA funds to the vendor.

Marketplace 

Online shopping through the Marketplace in the ClassWallet portal is similar to other online shopping experiences you have had. When you open the Marketplace, you’ll see a list of stores arranged in alphabetical order. Click on a store to browse the items they offer. You can shop for technology, curriculum, educational supplies, and services. When you’re ready, you can check out and pay using your EFA funds.

Reimbursement

While many parents prefer to avoid paying out of pocket, others prefer to make eligible purchases on their own and then request reimbursement. To do this, buy an eligible product or service and then upload the receipt in the Reimbursement section of the ClassWallet portal. 

You can complete a Pre-Approval Request Form to accelerate the process and

Be sure the receipt includes:

✅ Vendor’s name and contact information

✅ Clear name or description of each item (including dates or time period for services)

✅ Itemized prices and the total cost

✅ The date of purchase. 

Check out our advice for submitting the “perfect reimbursement” to increase the odds you will receive quick payment.