Arizona ESA for families
Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account is open to every K-12 student in the state and pays for private school, homeschool curriculum, tutoring and other education costs through ClassWallet.
Checked against the program's own sources on Oct 15, 2026. Each fact links to its source. Leer en español
How much does Arizona ESA pay?
- About $7,105 to $10,540 a year for a student in grades 1-12 without a disability, and about $4,718 to $6,205 for kindergarten (approximate 2025-26 amounts).1
- Students with a disability receive more, depending on the disability: for example, about $34,121 to $47,725 for autism. A current IEP or evaluation must be provided when you apply.1
Who qualifies for Arizona ESA?
- Any Arizona student in kindergarten through grade 12 can apply. Preschool children with disabilities also qualify.2
What can Arizona ESA pay for?
- Private school tuition, curricula, educational supplies, tutoring and more.3
When can you apply for Arizona ESA?
- Applications for the 2026-27 school year are open. A completed application is processed within 30 days.2
What else should families know?
- 108,416 students were enrolled for 2026-27 as of October 13, 2026.3
How do you apply for Arizona ESA?
Families apply through the program itself, not through ChoicePaid.
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Sources
- 1. Approximate Annual ESA Funding (2025-2026), azed.gov, checked Oct 15, 2026
- 2. ESA Eligibility Requirements & Application, azed.gov, checked Oct 15, 2026
- 3. Empowerment Scholarship Account program page, azed.gov, checked Oct 15, 2026
ChoicePaid isn't affiliated with Arizona ESA or its administrator. This page is a summary, not legal or tax advice.