How much is Arizona's school voucher worth?

Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) provides up to $7,200 per student per year. The program is universal — all K–12 students qualify regardless of income.

Universal Program — No Income Limit

Do I Qualify for Arizona's School Voucher?

Q: Do I qualify for Arizona's school voucher program?

Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) is a universal program — no income limit. Benefit: $7,200/student/year. Arizona's ESA is the oldest universal program in the country. Funds go into a state-controlled account (ESA Card) you can spend on tuition, tutoring, curriculum, therapy, and assessments at approved vendors. The program is run by the Arizona Department of Education. Applications are processed year-round — expect 2–4 weeks for approval.

Q: How do I apply for Arizona's school voucher?

Apply at https://www.azed.gov/esa. Arizona's ESA is the oldest universal program in the country. Funds go into a state-controlled account (ESA Card) you can spend on tuition, tutoring, curriculum, therapy, and assessments at approved vendors. The program is run by the Arizona Department of Education. Applications are processed year-round — expect 2–4 weeks for approval.

2026 eligibility, income limits, and how to apply

Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) is a universal program. No income test. Any Arizona K–12 student can apply for $7,200/year per student.

Max Benefit

$7,200

per student / year

Eligibility

Universal

No income test

Grades

K–12

covered

Program Launch

2022

Empowerment Scholarship

Check Your Eligibility

Arizona's program is universal. Enter your family details to see estimated benefit.

Number of school-age children (K–12)

How to Apply for Arizona's Program

Program: Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)

Deadline: Rolling enrollment year-round

Arizona's ESA is the oldest universal program in the country. Funds go into a state-controlled account (ESA Card) you can spend on tuition, tutoring, curriculum, therapy, and assessments at approved vendors. The program is run by the Arizona Department of Education. Applications are processed year-round — expect 2–4 weeks for approval.

Confirm your school is approved

Private schools must be accredited and registered with the state program to accept voucher or ESA students. Contact the school directly or check the program's approved school list.

Gather documents

Typically: child's birth certificate, proof of state residency, income documentation (recent tax return or pay stubs), and current school enrollment records.

Apply before the window closes

Rolling enrollment year-round. Programs with fixed windows often have waitlists. Apply on the first day the portal opens.

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