Discover the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship

The Arizona Empowerment Scholarship (ESA) provides families with $7,000-$8,000 per student, per year, to customize their child’s education. Funds can be used for tuition at private schools like American Infinite Academy, along with other approved learning expenses.

Who Is Eligible?

Every K–12 student in Arizona is eligible, including:

  • Students currently in public, private, or charter schools
  • Homeschool students
  • Kindergarten students starting school that year
  • Students with special needs (may receive higher awards based on disability category)

There are no income restrictions, and students remain eligible regardless of location or past academic performance. Families can use ESA funds whether enrolled full-time or part-time at a private school like AIA.

Timeline

Unlike other state programs, Arizona’s ESA accepts applications year-round.
Families can apply at any time, and funds are typically released within 30 days of approval.

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How can I Apply?

Complete the Online Application

  • Go to the Arizona Department of Education ESA Portal and fill out the application form. You will need to upload:
    • Your child’s birth certificate
    • Proof of Arizona residency (e.g., driver’s license, utility bill, lease, or mortgage)

Sign the ESA Contract

  • Once your application is processed, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) will send you a contract to sign electronically.

Access Your ESA Funds via ClassWallet

  • Approved families receive funds in their ClassWallet account, a secure virtual wallet used to manage ESA payments.

Pay for Approved Educational Expenses

  • You can pay schools and vendors (like AIA) directly through ClassWallet or request reimbursement for eligible expenses.

Your ESA can fully cover tuition at American Infinite Academy.

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