Educational Options in Arizona

Educational Options in Arizona

Scholarship Programs:

Arizona Corporate Tax Credit Program

The Arizona Corporate Tax Credit Scholarship program was signed into effect in 2006. Approximately 510,000 - 560,000 students in the state are eligible for the scholarships, which provide up to $4,300 for K-8th grade and $5,600 for high school tuition. In order to qualify for this scholarship, families must not have an income that exceeds 185% of the income limit required for federal free or reduced price lunch.

For more information, please contact one of the following School Tuition Organizations:

Arizona Scholarship Program for Pupils with Disabilities

Established in 2006, this program awards tuition scholarships to students across the state of Arizona who have been classified as "special needs students" and who have an official Individualized Education Plan. Students may use these scholarships at any qualified school, and the scholarships will cover tuition and per-pupil fees for that school OR the amount designated in section 15-943 of the Arizona Revised States for that particular child.

For more information, please contact:

Arizona Displaced Pupils Choice Grant Program

This program, also established in 2006, provides 500 foster-care children with tuition scholarships of up to $5,000 to attend an approved private school. Children who have been in foster care for any time prior to their high school graduation are eligible to receive this scholarship.

For more information, please visit this website:

Arizona Displaced Pupils Choice Program

Charter and Magnet Schools:

Arizona Charter Schools

Charter schools are publicly funded schools that are exempt from certain state mandates, but held accountable to other bodies. They are tuition-free, like traditional public schools, but often offer special programs (such as an intensive language-learning program) that public schools do not.

To learn more about Arizona's charter schools or search for a charter school for your child, please visit:

Arizona Charter Schools Association

Arizona Magnet Schools

Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum, whether it be in science, the performing arts, or engineering, amongst other subjects. Unlike charter schools, which are independent from local school boards, magnet schools are held accountable to their local school districts.

To see a list of Arizona's magnet schools, please visit:

Arizona Magnet Schools

Homeschooling:

Arizona families may choose to educate their children at home, subject to certain laws and restrictions.

To learn more, please visit:

Arizona Families for Home Education