Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)

Arizona is leading the way when it comes to education innovation. The Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program in Arizona is a groundbreaking initiative that provides eligible students with access to educational tax-payer funded flexible spending accounts. Originally designed to support students with special needs, the program expanded in 2022 to include any student residing in the state of Arizona. With an ESA, parents have the flexibility to customize their child's education by utilizing funds for private school tuition, home education, tutoring services, online courses, textbooks, extra curricular activities, and other approved educational expenses. The ESA program empowers parents to make individualized choices for their children's education, fostering a more personalized and student-centered approach within the Arizona education landscape. 

Explore the ESA website here and get excited about what this life-changing opportunity could mean for your children! 

ESA Overview

• Arizona's ESA program is the first of its kind in the nation

• Scholarship awards range in amount but most students registered as "universal" receive around $7,000 every year

• Remaining funds roll over from year to year. After the student graduates he or she can spend remaining funds on university tuition and other educational expenses

• The only requirement to receive an award is being an AZ resident

• Parents can craft an education that suits the child's interests and unique learning styles 

To apply for the ESA program click here.