Welcome to ESA
The Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program is an account administered by The Arizona Department of Education that is funded by state tax dollars to provide educational options for qualified Arizona students. By opting out of the public school system, parents can seek a range of alternative educational services, such as private school or home-based education. The ESA program is not affiliated with any services, providers, vendors or websites, please ensure you are referring to our website and documents for program direction.
“I Applied for the Empowerment Scholarship Account, What’s Next?”
News and Updates
- The ESA Phone line is open from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays.
- The ESA office will be closed on January 1st, 2019.
- It’s tax season. Please keep in mind: A.R.S. § 15-2402 J. Monies received pursuant to this article do not constitute taxable income to the parent of the qualified student.
- icon Important Starting October 1st, 2019 (Quarter 2), ESA no longer accepts:
- Paper Applications – Applications must be submitted online.
- Paper Expense Reports – Expense Reports must also be submitted online.
- Register Your Account
- Watch the Training Videos
- Review the FAQ
- Visit the Expense Report Help Page
- We appreciate your patience as we diligently work through the high volume of calls, e-mails, and applications.
- Read Superintendent Hoffman’s Open Letter to Parents sent on July 25, 2019.
About ESA and Applying for ESA:
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