EDUCATION OPTIONS
Universal ESA Scholarship
EDUCATION OPTIONS
Universal ESA Scholarship
EVERY ARIZONA CHILD K-12 GRADE IS ELIGIBLE
THE UNIVERSAL EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNT (ESA)
ESAs are an option offered through the Arizona Department of Education and are completely free for families. ESAs allow parents to utilize their child’s K-12 dollars to pay for education expenses.
The average ESA amount is approximately $7,000 per year per student (students with an IEP/504/MET may receive more funding).
All K-12 students in Arizona are eligible to receive funding!
Families can apply for an ESA anytime throughout the year by filling out a quick and simple application. Documents needed are student’s birth certificate and proof of Arizona residency.
ESA funds can be used for educational expenses including:
- Private School tuition (including religious schools)
- Home-based education curriculum
- Online learning
- Tutoring
- Uniforms
- Therapies
- Transportation
- Computers
- Books
- Microschool
Click here to see a full list of ESA Allowable Expenses
Click here to se a full list of ESA Disallowable Expenses
Watch this video to learn how a Universal ESA works!
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT UNIVERSAL ESA?
Call and speak to the Universal ESA Office at the Arizona Department of Education.
For additional information about any education options, contact the American Federation for Children, Arizona.
ESA RESOURCES FOR PARENTS / GUARDIANS
TUTORIALS
Helpful ESA resources and guides.
(English) Step by Step Guide to Apply for Universal ESA - 2023
Step by Step PDF Guide to ESA Application Tutorial
ESA Application Tutorial Video 23/24
Special Needs Step by Step PDF Guide to ESA Application Tutorial
ESA & Class Wallet Workshop Tutorial - 2023
