ESA-FAQs
Q. When do apply?
A. Apply now, no matter what your status is. For first semester, you MUST apply by July 1. It takes 30 days for your application to be completed by the DOE of Arizona.
Q: Will I be able to accept STO money with ESA?
A: Unfortunately no. If you are receiving funds from a Student Tuition Organization (STO), you cannot stack them with ESA funds. Parents need to figure out which is more financially beneficial for their family (this will be on a case-by-case basis).
Q. How much can I expect to receive from my ESA award?
A. The average award is about $7,000 per student, but that can vary based on home address and whether or not your child has academic special needs.
Q. Who can get this funding?
A. Any student enrolled at NDP, who is not also participating in the tax credit program. All they must do is go to the AZED.gov website and apply.
Q. Where does the money come from?
A. Funding comes from the state of Arizona (tax revenue).
Q. What are the concerns with this program?
A. If a family takes advantage or the ESA program, they will have an out-of-pocket expense for the balance of their tuition.
Q. Who should take these funds?
A. 1. Families who do not want to participate in the tax credit (STOs) program
2. Families who are new to the tax credit program and do not have more than $7,000 in tax credit funding.
Contact Benny Mazariegos in the finance office to learn more.