How do I apply for Arizona ESA?

Apply online at azed.gov/esa. Create a parent account, upload required documents (birth certificate, proof of Arizona residency, IEP if applicable), and submit the application. Applications are processed within 2-3 weeks. Once approved, you receive a ClassWallet card loaded quarterly with ESA funds.

What is the Arizona ESA income limit?

Arizona ESA has NO income limits as of 2024. All families regardless of income level can apply. Previously restricted to 250% of federal poverty level, the program became universal in 2022. Families earning $30,000 or $300,000 annually have equal access to the $7,000-8,000 ESA scholarship.

How much is Arizona ESA per student?

Arizona ESA provides $7,000-8,000 per student annually depending on grade level and special needs status. Students with IEPs receive up to $32,000 per year. Preschool students with disabilities can receive $4,000-5,000. Funds are distributed quarterly via ClassWallet debit card.

Can homeschoolers get Arizona ESA?

Yes, homeschool students fully qualify for Arizona ESA. Families receive $7,000-8,000 annually to purchase curriculum, online courses, tutoring, educational materials, and services. No testing requirements. Homeschoolers make up approximately 35% of Arizona ESA participants (32,000+ students in 2024).

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Q: Who qualifies for Arizona ESA?

All Arizona K-12 students qualify for ESA including public school, private school, homeschool, and charter school students. No prior public school attendance required. Special needs students (IEP or 504 plan) receive priority processing and higher funding amounts. Arizona has the most expansive ESA eligibility in the nation.

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90,000+ students enrolled

$7K-32K per student

No income limits

Quick Answer: What is Arizona ESA?

Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account is a universal education choice program providing $7,000-32,000 per student annually for private school, homeschool, tutoring, therapy, and educational expenses. Launched in 2011 and expanded to universal eligibility in 2022, this program now serves 90,000+ students with no income restrictions. All K-12 Arizona students qualify regardless of prior school enrollment or family income.

Arizona ESA Program Overview

Total Enrollment

90,000+

Students in 2024-25

Standard Award

$7,000

Per K-12 student annually

Special Needs Award

$32,000

Students with IEPs

Who Qualifies for Arizona ESA?

✓ Universal Eligibility (2022+)

✓All K-12 students in Arizona
✓Homeschool students (32,000+ enrolled)
✓Private school students
✓Public school students

✓NO income limits
✓NO prior public school attendance required
✓Special needs students (IEP/504) priority
✓Preschool students with disabilities

Most Expansive ESA Eligibility in America

Arizona ESA is the only truly universal ESA program with zero restrictions. Unlike Florida PEP or Utah Fits All, there are no testing requirements, no enrollment caps, and no residency waiting periods.

Arizona ESA Award Amounts by Category

Student Category	Annual Award	Quarterly Payment
K-12 General Education	$7,000-8,000	$1,750-2,000
Students with IEPs	$32,000	$8,000
Preschool (Special Needs)	$4,000-5,000	$1,000-1,250
Foster/Adopted Students	$7,000-8,000	$1,750-2,000

Funds Rollover Year to Year!

Arizona ESA is the ONLY state program where unused funds rollover to the next school year. Save funds for expensive high school courses or college tuition!

How to Apply for Arizona ESA

Create Account at ADE Portal

Visit azed.gov/esa and click "Apply." Register with email, verify your account, and complete parent profile.

⏱️ 5-10 minutes

Upload Required Documents

Gather these documents (PDF or JPG):

Child birth certificate or passport
Proof of Arizona residency (utility bill, lease)
Parent/guardian photo ID
IEP or 504 plan (if applying for special needs funding)
Affidavit of intent to homeschool (notarized)

⏱️ 15-20 minutes

Complete Application

Fill out student information, educational plan, and intended use of funds. Submit electronically through portal.

⏱️ 20-30 minutes

Receive ClassWallet Card

ADE processes application in 2-3 weeks. Approved families receive ClassWallet debit card loaded quarterly with ESA funds. Use at 6,000+ approved vendors including Amazon, Sylvan, and curriculum publishers.

⏱️ 2-3 weeks processing

What Can Arizona ESA Funds Pay For?

✓ Approved Expenses

✓Private school tuition and fees
✓Homeschool curriculum (Time4Learning, Abeka, etc.)
✓Online courses (Outschool, Khan Academy, etc.)
✓Private tutoring services
✓Educational therapy (speech, OT, PT, ABA)
✓Textbooks and learning materials
✓Educational software and apps
✓College courses (dual enrollment)
✓Standardized testing (SAT, ACT, AP exams)
✓Educational field trips
✓Co-op class tuition

✗ Not Allowed

✗Sports equipment and uniforms
✗Musical instruments
✗Transportation costs
✗Room and board
✗Consumable items (food, clothing)

Important: Arizona ESA has 6,000+ approved vendors on ClassWallet. Most major curriculum publishers, online platforms, and therapy providers are already registered.

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