An Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) is an account administered by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and funded by state tax dollars to provide education options for qualified Arizona students.
Here’s the process: you, as a parent, apply first. If successful, you receive money based on your child’s unique needs. This money is directly made available to you through state funding. It is calculated as a percentage of the amount it would have tentatively spent in a public school.
Grade Level |
Students with Disabilities |
Students without Disabilities |
Kindergarten |
$7,121 |
$6,811 |
1st-3rd Grade |
$7,637 |
$7,327 |
4th-6th Grade |
$8,153 |
$7,843 |
7th-8th Grade |
$8,669 |
$8,359 |
9th-12th Grade |
$9,185 |
$8,875 |
Remember: These are just estimated amounts, and the actual award may vary slightly. Always check the latest Arizona Department of Education information for the most accurate figures.