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Arizona ESA for homeschoolers

Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA): what it pays a homeschool family, who qualifies and how to apply.

Checked September 2026 against each state's official pages. ESA rules, amounts and deadlines change quickly, so confirm on the official page before you apply.

What it pays

About $7,105 to $10,540 a year for grades 1-12 and $4,718 to $6,205 for kindergarten (the state's 2025-26 estimate for students without disabilities). The exact amount depends on grade and district.

Who qualifies

Any Arizona resident child eligible for kindergarten through 12th grade. There is no income limit and no requirement to have attended public school.

How you spend it

Funds are managed through ClassWallet. Curriculum publishers usually have to be registered there before you can pay them with ESA money.

When to apply

Applications for 2026-27 are being accepted, and the state says a completed application is processed within 30 days.

What to watch for

• More than 107,000 students are enrolled, so expect a large, busy program with strict expense rules and reporting.
• Spending on curriculum is allowed, but the state reviews expenses for a valid educational purpose, so keep receipts and follow the handbook.

Official source

Arizona Department of Education: Empowerment Scholarship Account

All ESA states for homeschoolers