EDUCATION OPTIONS
Universal ESA Scholarship

EDUCATION OPTIONS
Universal ESA Scholarship

EVERY ARIZONA CHILD K-12 GRADE IS ELIGIBLE

AFC Arizona ESA Scholarship Program for School Choice

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.

TUTORIALS

Helpful ESA resources and guides.

Universal ESA Application Tutorial

How to use Class Wallet

(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

Universal ESA Parent Handbook

American Federation for Children Arizona

SPEAK TO AN ADVOCATE

Gaby AFC Arizona School Choice

GABY ASCENCIO
Community Outreach Manager

Esly AFC Arizona School Choice

ESLY MONTENEGRO
Arizona Implementation Director

American Federation for Children Arizona

Thank you for your interest in the AZ Universal ESA & School Choice! Please provide your email to receive a direct ESA application link in your inbox so one of our education advocates can reach out to you with support.