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EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNT
WHAT'S AN EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNT OR UNIVERSAL ESA?
An ESA is an educational option outside of the traditional public school system. State Funds are available to pay for private school tuition (including religious schools), home-based curriculum, uniforms, tutoring therapies, books & more! All funded throughthe Arizona Department of Education. Apply once and renew your contract annually.
WHO QUALIFIES?
All Arizona K-12 Children Qualify, No Income Requirement
WHAT'S THE AMOUNT?
Approximately $7,000 per child
WHEN ARE THE DEADLINES TO APPLY?
THE APPLICATION IS OPEN YEAR ROUND & FUNDS ARE DISBURSED QUARTERLY:
ESA Quarters | ESA Distribution Dates |
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Quarter 1 | July 15 - September 15 |
Quarter 2 | October 15 - December 15 |
Quarter 3 | January 15 - March 15th |
Quarter 4 | April 15 - June 15th |
DO I REPORT ESA FUNDS ON MY TAXES?
Pursuant to State Statue (A.R.S. 15-2402), ESA Funds received DO NOT CONSTITUTE TAXABLE INCOME to the parent of the qualified student.
WHERE DO I GO TO APPLY?
AZED.GOV/ESA OR CALL THE ESA OFFICE AT (602) 364-1969
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