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Arizona parents, you can customize your child’s education!
All Arizona students now qualify for a state-funded Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) through the Arizona Department of Education.
Who qualifies?
Any Arizona student in kindergarten (starting at age 5) through 12th grade.
What is it for?
The ESA program provides money directly to parents that can be used to customize your child’s education and make choices that are best for them. ESA money can be used to pay for a variety of educational expenses! This includes (but isn’t limited to!) private school tuition, curriculum, home education, tutoring, therapies, books and more!
How much is the scholarship?
On average, students receive about $7,000 per year.
If you have a student in special education, you’ll be eligible for a larger scholarship. The amount varies based on your student’s qualifying disability such as dyslexia, ADHD, Autism and so on.
For example, a student with dyslexia receives around $8,000 per year while a student with autism receives around $30,000 per year. Learn more here.
When can I apply?
What do I need to apply?
All Arizona students are now eligible under the universal eligibility category! All you need to submit your application for the universal ESA is 1) proof of residency and 2) your child’s birth certificate.
To qualify for additional special education funding, you must include proof of the student’s qualifying category with a MET/IEP/504 plan OR a private evaluation with a diagnosis.