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Arizona · State guide · 2026–27

Can ESA cover this?

Active; 2026–27 applications are open year-round. Every purchase is reviewed by the program. Reviewed September 22, 2026.

Arizona ESAEmpowerment Scholarship Account

Is it covered by Empowerment Scholarship Account?

Type what you want to buy, for example a product name, a class or a service. We check it against the program's published expense rules and show the rule.

Your state's program makes the final decision. A purchase made with your own card may not be paid back.

Arizona ESA vendors in Arizona

By what your child needs. Before paying any of them, check the exact purchase above.

Tutoring · 289 listed
Therapies & services · 141 listed
Classes, co-ops & camps · 65 listed
Private school or microschool · 248 listed
Curriculum · 35 listed
Online learning · 33 listed
Arizona funding and program facts
Per student, 2026–27

90% of state per-pupil funding (varies by grade/district/disability)

Pays vendors through

ClassWallet

PencilGo status

Registered and listed · ClassWallet DirectPay

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Registered and listed · ClassWallet DirectPay

PencilGo is registered and visible to Arizona ESA families in ClassWallet DirectPay. Request an invoice for your child's plan, then submit it through your program account for review.

PencilGo status reviewed September 23, 2026.

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Provider participation does not approve every product. Confirm the exact offering and payment process before purchasing. Direct card purchases may not be reimbursed.

Eligibility, application, and payment details

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Who can qualify?

Any Arizona-resident K–12 student eligible for public school may apply. Additional categories cover qualifying preschool students with disabilities.

How much is it?

90% of the state funding that otherwise would follow the student. The amount varies by grade, district and disability category and is divided among quarterly disbursements.

When do I apply?

Applications are accepted year-round. ADE says completed applications are normally processed within 30 days; a later start can reduce the current-year award.

What the funds may cover

  • Qualified-school and eligible online tuition
  • Curriculum, textbooks and documented supplemental materials
  • Tutoring, testing and educational supplies
  • Disability-related therapies and services

The exact item still must satisfy the program’s current rules and purchasing process.

See every category with the Empowerment Scholarship Account rule, and check a specific item

Worksheets, printables and workbooks with Empowerment Scholarship Account

Before you act

ClassWallet availability is not state endorsement. Supplemental materials generally need the curriculum documentation described in the current handbook.

Program administrator
Arizona Department of Education / ClassWallet
Guide reviewed
September 22, 2026

Verify before applying or spending

Official Arizona sources

Program pages can change after this guide is reviewed. These links are the source of truth.

A safe order for families

Do not buy first and assume reimbursement later.

  1. 1

    Confirm the child’s eligibility

    Use the official program—not a vendor page—to check residency, enrollment, income or disability requirements.

  2. 2

    Wait for the actual award

    Eligibility, an application, and a funded account are three different stages.

  3. 3

    Verify the exact expense and payment route

    Provider approval does not automatically approve every product. Save invoices and required documentation.

PencilGo is free for your family

Daily sheet plans, printable worksheets and workbooks, scan checking, and parent progress reports are free. No card or ESA funds needed.

Create a free parent account
Questions Arizona families ask

Answered from the official Empowerment Scholarship Account sources linked above.

Who qualifies for Empowerment Scholarship Account?

Any Arizona-resident K–12 student eligible for public school may apply. Additional categories cover qualifying preschool students with disabilities.

How much funding is available in Arizona?

90% of the state funding that otherwise would follow the student. The amount varies by grade, district and disability category and is divided among quarterly disbursements.

When can families apply?

Applications are accepted year-round. ADE says completed applications are normally processed within 30 days; a later start can reduce the current-year award.

Where can I find ESA vendors in Arizona?

Arizona Department of Education / ClassWallet keeps the official list for Empowerment Scholarship Account; start at Arizona Department of Education: ESA. PencilGo's Arizona vendor directory lists vendors that report serving the program, with how to pay each one.

What can Empowerment Scholarship Account funds cover?

Qualified-school and eligible online tuition; Curriculum, textbooks and documented supplemental materials; Tutoring, testing and educational supplies; Disability-related therapies and services. ClassWallet availability is not state endorsement. Supplemental materials generally need the curriculum documentation described in the current handbook.

Independent information

PencilGo is not affiliated with or endorsed by Arizona, Arizona Department of Education / ClassWallet, or any scholarship administrator. This page is educational information, not legal, tax, or eligibility advice. Program administrators make all final decisions.

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