Everything you need to know about Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts → Universal program eligibility, application process, award amounts, and approved expenses
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.
| 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 |
Visit azed.gov/esa and click "Apply." Register with email, verify your account, and complete parent profile.
Gather these documents (PDF or JPG):
Fill out student information, educational plan, and intended use of funds. Submit electronically through portal.
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.
Our Arizona ESA specialists have helped 300+ families successfully navigate the application process. We handle documentation, affidavits, and vendor registration so you can focus on education.