What Is the Arizona ESA Program?

The Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program is Arizona’s school choice initiative that gives families access to 90% of the state’s base per-pupil funding, deposited into a dedicated account for approved educational expenses.

Since its expansion to universal eligibility in 2022, every Arizona K–12 student is eligible.

Quarterly funding via ClassWallet platform.

Expense tracking with approved uses only.

Flexible usage for tuition, materials, tutoring, etc.

What ESA Funds Can Be Used For?

ESA funds offer remarkable flexibility when used responsibly. You can apply them toward:

What is the Eligibility Criteria?

Since 2022, any K–12 student residing in Arizona may apply — regardless of prior school type, income, or background.
Students qualifying under special categories (disabilities, military status, etc.) may receive higher funding amounts depending on need.

Required documentation typically includes:

MOCS & Tuition / ESA Alignment

We’ve structured our tuition tiers to align closely with ESA funding, so that most families pay minimal out-of-pocket when using ESA.

Tier 1: Standard Program

$7,500/year

~93% covered by the average ESA award. This tier is perfect for most families, with a minimal remaining contribution.

Tier 2: Enhanced Program

$8,500/year

~82% covered by the average ESA award. This tier includes additional resources for families seeking premium services.

Tier 3: Specialized Services

$10,000+/year

For students requiring specialized support. ESA funding for students with disabilities can cover up to 100% of this cost.

Additional Financial Support

We are committed to accessibility. We offer:

Financial Aid & Scholarships

To supplement ESA funds for families in need.

Multi-child Discounts

A 10-15% reduction for additional siblings.

Flexible Payment Plans

Quarterly payment options that align with ESA distributions.

ESA Application Support

We’ll help you maximize your funding.

Talk to an ESA Advisor

Schedule a quick call — we’ll help you understand and maximize your benefits.

Student Photography & Image Protection

At Mountain Oak Community School, your child’s safety and privacy are of the highest importance.

 

We want to inform our families that we have officially severed ties with Lifetouch Photography and any affiliated companies. Additionally, we are taking formal legal steps, including issuing a demand letter, to require the removal of all student photo media from Lifetouch’s archives.

 

We are committed to ensuring that student images are handled responsibly and in alignment with our standards for privacy and security.

 

If you have questions or concerns, please reach out directly to: director@mountainoak.obus.io

 

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