The Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, which began in 2011, is the new frontier in school choice.
ESA was expanded in 2012 to include students in failing schools, foster care children and children of military personnel, in addition to special needs students.
The average ESA amount is $7,500.
Who Qualifies?
In order to be eligible for the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program for the 2023-2024 school year, a student must reside in Arizona.
Please note that if you are accepted into the ESA Program and receive an award, you cannot combine that award with any other Financial Aid, Scholarships, and/or Tax Credits. If you are seeking financial aid, scholarships and/or tax credits for less than $7,500, the ESA program could be a better option for you. If you are seeking more that $7,500 in financial aid, scholarships and/or tax credits, please do not apply for the ESA program.
Click here for additional information about the ESA Program and how to apply.