Arizona
"Ditat Deus"(God enriches)
Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA)
Arizona ESA provides parents with 90% of state funding their child would have received in public school, deposited quarterly into an account for educational expenses. Second largest ESA program in the nation with universal eligibility.
💰 Award Amounts & Funding
Standard Award Range
Special Needs Award
✅ Eligibility Requirements
UNIVERSAL ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Arizona residents. No income requirements. Students entering kindergarten or enrolled in Arizona public/charter school previous year qualify.
📝 How to Apply
1. Verify eligibility (AZ resident, K-12 or pre-K with disability). 2. Gather required documents (proof of residency, birth certificate). 3. Create account at esaportal.azed.gov. 4. Complete online application. 5. Upload required documents. 6. Submit application. 7. Receive decision within 30 days.
Proof of residency (utility bill, lease, or mortgage statement), student birth certificate, IEP/MET/504 plan (if applicable for pre-K or special needs), parent/guardian ID
🛒 What You Can Buy with ESA Funds
Private school tuition, online programs, tutoring, educational therapies, curriculum, textbooks, standardized testing fees, college courses, educational savings account for college, and other qualified expenses.
📊 Academic Requirements
Nationally standardized norm-referenced achievement tests required annually. Options include Terra Nova, Stanford Achievement Test, Iowa Test, or other approved assessments
Must participate in educational activities appropriate to grade level and ability
Students must show educational progress through required assessments or portfolio reviews
Quarterly expense documentation, annual assessment results, maintain receipts for all ESA purchases for 5 years
Automatically renews each school year if student remains eligible and complies with program requirements. No need to reapply unless residency or eligibility changes
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Arizona Individual Income Tax Credit Scholarship
Arizona individual taxpayers can receive tax credits for donations to School Tuition Organizations (STOs) that provide scholarships to private schools.
💰 Award Amounts & Funding
Standard Award Range
✅ Eligibility Requirements
Income-based: Family income at or below 342% of federal poverty level. Arizona resident.
🛒 What You Can Buy with ESA Funds
Private school tuition and fees.
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Arizona Low-Income Corporate Tax Credit Scholarship
Arizona corporations can receive tax credits for donations to School Tuition Organizations (STOs) serving low-income families.
💰 Award Amounts & Funding
Standard Award Range
✅ Eligibility Requirements
Income-based: Family income at or below 200% of federal poverty level. Arizona resident attending public school or entering kindergarten.
🛒 What You Can Buy with ESA Funds
Private school tuition and fees.
📞 Contact & Resources
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Arizona "Switcher" Individual Income Tax Credit Scholarship
Individual taxpayers can receive tax credits for donations to STOs that provide scholarships to students switching from public to private schools.
💰 Award Amounts & Funding
Standard Award Range
✅ Eligibility Requirements
Must have attended Arizona public school for at least 90 days or entering kindergarten. No income requirements.
🛒 What You Can Buy with ESA Funds
Private school tuition and fees.
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Arizona Original Individual Income Tax Credit Scholarship
Original individual tax credit program - now primarily replaced by other more generous programs. Allows taxpayers to direct tax dollars to STOs.
💰 Award Amounts & Funding
Standard Award Range
✅ Eligibility Requirements
No income restrictions. Must attend Arizona school.
🛒 What You Can Buy with ESA Funds
Private school tuition and fees.