Tuition Funding Options
You may choose to use either ESA or STO funding for the school year; however, they cannot be used together.Â
Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)
The ESA program provides state-funded tuition support, allowing families to use their child’s education funds at the school they choose.
For more information about ESA please click on the links below.
School Tuition Organizations (STO)
A Student Tuition Organization (STO) is a nonprofit organization that accepts tax-credit donations and distributes those funds as tuition scholarships to eligible students.
The state of Arizona is a national leader in school choice, and the scholarship tax credit program is one of the ways our state helps make private education accessible to thousands of students. This program allows families to choose the school that best meets their child’s individual needs.
Through this program, Arizona taxpayers-including individuals and corporations—can contribute a portion of their state tax liability to an STO and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on their Arizona state income tax return. Donors may also recommend that their contribution support a specific student or school.
Tax Credits
There are 4 different types of tax credits you could receive towards your child’s tuition cost if you meet the requirements.
Original – Any student attending Dream City Christian School may be eligible to receive an Original Tax Credit Scholarship through a qualified Student Tuition Organization (STO). To be considered, families must complete and submit an application directly with the Student Tuition Organization.
Overflow (Plus or Switcher) – Students who are awarded an individual original scholarship may also be eligible for an overflow scholarship if they meet the specific requirements listed here.
Disable/Displaced– Students who have received an IEP or 504 plan issued by an Arizona public school. Students who were placed at one time in the Arizona foster care system. For more information, please click here
Corporate – Corporate scholarships have specific income requirements. For detailed eligibility criteria, please click here.
For more information about tuition funding opportunities and a list of available Student Tuition Organizations, please contact our Student Accounts Coordinator, Denise Johnson, at djohnson@dreamcityschools.org
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