APPLICANTS

2021/22 Application Reopens:

November 1 - December 1, 2021

Applicant

Solicitante

WHEN TO SUBMIT A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:

April 15 - June 1 OR
November 1 - December 1

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TIMELINES:

Individual Recommended "Original and Switcher" awards: Monthly (beginning August 31 through April 30 of each school year).
Corporate Low-Income and Disabled/Displaced awards: Twice a year, August and December.
Contributions/ Donations are accepted throughout the year.
All K-12 students can be recommended by Individual donors.
A minimum ninety percent of funds received by the 15^th of each month are awarded as scholarships at the end of the same month (Beginning August 31 - April 30 of each school year).

IMPORTANT NOTE

Parent/Guardian must submit one application each school year per student. Application is good for all four types of scholarship awards: Individual Original, Switcher, Corporate Low Income, and Disabled/Displaced.
Applications expire on May 31st of each school year.
After submitting your student's application(s), an automated copy will be sent to the email listed on the application.
If you need to update your information, email us at Info@sto4kidz.org. Do not submit multiple copies of your student's application.
If your child(ren) receives a tuition discount from the school, list the tuition amount due after the discount has been applied to your child(ren) annual tuition fee.)
All required documents must be uploaded when submitting application.
STO4KIDZ MUST verify your student's enrollment and tuition balance with your private school. Submitting your application is your acknowledgment.

Please contact us if you need help or have questions.

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED WITH APPLICATION TO VERIFY YOUR STUDENT ELIGIBILITY WITH US:

2020 tax return form 1040 pages 1 & 2, Schedule 1, E, C

NOTE: If you DO NOT file taxes for any reason, then you MUST provide all applicable documents such as listed below at the time of submitting your student's application.

Social Security benefit statements
Welfare benefit statements (DES)
Retirement benefit statements
Proof of child support or alimony
If household income has changed, must also upload the last two (2) most recent consecutive paystubs for all income earners in the household
If applicable: rental income, pension income, or an additional income
If necessary, you may upload a letter further explaining your financial situation.

OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, IF APPLICABLE:

NOTE: One or more of these documents are required if applying for Switcher and/or Corporate Tuition Tax Credit awards.

IEP/MET document
Copy of the active Arizona military order
Public/Charter school attendance verification. (See form below)
Prior Corporate/Switcher/Original award verification from other STOs (See form below)
Displaced (foster child) student verification form (See form below)
NEW! Transfer verification along with supporting documents for students who home-schooled directly prior to attending an AZ private school, OR students who cancelled their ESA accounts, OR students who moved to AZ before enrolling into a qualified private school. (See form below)

NOTE:

Please add Info@sto4kidz.org & Miriam@sto4kidz.org to your SAFE email contact list.

You will receive an email each time your student(s) is awarded a scholarship and the fund has been sent to the school.

WHAT'S NEXT:

Attend our Tuition Tax Credit Workshops with a chance to also WIN a prize for your student.
Contact us with any questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Resources

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Public/Charter School Attendance Verification

(NEW)_Student Transfer Verification

Past Scholarship Award Verification

Displaced Student Verification

Application FAQ (Printable)

Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre La Aplicación

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Please note: Forms/documentation that may be required for your student application includes: Public School Attendance Verification, Prior Corporate/Switcher Award Verification from other STOs, copy of the military order or an IEP/MET, Displaced (foster child) Student Verification and release form. You would need to have the form filled out and ready to upload during the application process and complete the entire form for your student to be eligible for scholarship awards. **Applications submitted without Verification of Income AND applicable supporting documents will NOT be considered for scholarship awards. STO4KIDZ MUST verify your student's tuition balance with your private school. Submitting your application is your acknowledgement. You MUST contact your student's school and give permission to release tuition balance information to STO4KIDZ. (TUITION BALANCE AFTER ANY DISCOUNT OR SCHOOL-SCHOLARSHIP HAS BEEN APPLIED TO YOUR STUDENT'S ACCOUNT). Contact us if you need help or have questions.
Student Information: (please complete)
Student Birth Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Students Name*
First Last
Grade in 2019-2020*
Private School Attending - Full time*
School Name & City
Student Annual Tuition AFTER any School-Discount/School-Scholarship
Parent/Guardian Name*
First Last
Spouse Name
First Last
Mailing Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Parent/Guardian Email*
Phone*
I would like to apply for (check all that apply)*
- Recommended Funds (tax credit recommendations)*
- Financial Aid (Low IncomeCorporate Scholarship and Switcher)
Financial Aid Eligibility Prerequisites for Low Income Corporate Scholarship and Switcher
Please MARK THE APPROPRIATE box below that applies to your student and UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENT(S) for your student to be considered for the Switcher and/or Corporate scholarship. These documents include CURRENT income verification such a copy of your W2, or 2 consecutive pay-stubs, or bank statements, or approved DES, or USDA free/reduced meal, rental or pension income. Public school verification form or Past tuition award (If applicable), letters of recommendations are welcomed. Your family must also meet the income cap listed in the table to the right.
**PLEASE MARK APPLICABLE BOX, AND SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS.*
- Kindergarten Student (entering kindergarten or currently enrolled in a private school)
- Transferring from a Public School (Student attended an Arizona public school as a full-time student for at least 90 days of the prior fiscal year or one full semester and then transferred to private school.)Must submit public school attendance verification form
- Student with Disability -Must submit a copy of an Arizona public school IEP, MET or ISP and Information release form (Preschool students must have MET or IEP from and Arizona public school, a 504 plan does not meet the requirement.)
- Displaced Student -Child was placed at one time in the Arizona foster care system (for grades K-12 only) and will be verified with the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES)Must provide Information release form
- US Armed Forces Dependent (Must provide copy of military order showing Arizona duty station)
- Received a Low-Income Corporate scholarship under one of the above criteria in a prior year and the student continued to attend a private school in subsequent years. (Must submit previous award verification form)
- Received an Original Individual scholarship, or a Switcher Individual scholarship in a prior year and the child continued to attend a private school in subsequent years. (Must submit previous award verification form)
MUST upload Income Verification such as: such a copy of your W2, or 2 consecutive pay-stubs, or bank statements, or approved DES, or USDA free/reduced meal, rental or pension income.
IF APPLICABLE MUST ALSO UPLOAD: past scholarship award verification, public or charter school attendance verification, IEP, MET, ISP Issued by public school and/or Displaced (foster child) Student Verification and release form.
Please Upload Required Files (PDF, JPG, PNG, GIF)*
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, hevc, heic, Max. file size: 32 MB.
Please provide us a brief one paragraph narrative about your student's character, academic, extracurricular activities and community services. We will take into consideration the age of your student when reviewing your application. Letters of recommendation is optional and helpful.*
In accordance with the USDA’s definition of household income, we determine financial circumstances Household is a group of individual, related or unrelated who share housing, expenses, and income. Income means income before any deductions. Please refer to this link provided by USDA (https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/english.pdf)

Please include ALL household members below, including children, students attending college but away and individuals without income. Please upload a copy of your W2, or 2 current and consecutive pay-stubs, or bank statements, or approved DES form, or approved free-/reduced meal and any additional income
***** Incomplete Financial Information results in delayed processing of your application.
Name of Income Source*
First Last
Annual GROSS Earnings from Work OR Annual NET Income, IF Self-employed*
Annual Earnings From Welfare, Child Support, Alimony*
Annual Pensions, retirement, Social Security, SSI, VA benefits*
Other Income*
Is there a 2nd Household Income Source?*
- No I am the only source of income
- Yes
2nd Income Source
Name of Income Source*
First Last
Annual GROSS Earnings from Work OR Annual NET Income, IF Self-employed*
Annual Earnings From Welfare, Child Support, Alimony*
Annual Pensions, retirement, Social Security, SSI, VA benefits*
Other Income*
Is there a 3rd Household Income Source?*
- No
- Yes
3rd Income Source
Name of Income Source*
First Last
Annual GROSS Earnings from Work OR </br> Annual NET Income, IF Self-employed*
Annual Earnings From Welfare, Child Support, Alimony*
Annual Pensions, retirement, Social Security, SSI, VA benefits*
Other Income*
Total of household income
$0.00
Number of Non-Income Household Members:
Name of Non-Income Household Member 1:
Name of Non-Income Household Member 2:
Name of Non-Income Household Member 3:
Name of Non-Income Household Member 4:
Name of Non-Income Household Member 5:
Name of Non-Income Household Member 6:
Name of Non-Income Household Member 7:
Name of Non-Income Household Member 8:
Name of Non-Income Household Member 9:
Total Number in Household*
Is this student a Foster child?*
- Yes
- No
Child's Name
First Last
Does the child have monthly income?*
- Yes
- No
Amount $
Signature, Acknowledgement, and Consent to verify your student's enrollment and tuition balance with the private school. (You will receive an email copy of your application)
I acknowledge all the information on this application is true, and all income is reported to the best of my knowledge:
Print Name*
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Question or Comment

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

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Student Information: (please complete)

Financial Aid Eligibility Prerequisites for Low Income Corporate Scholarship and Switcher

2nd Income Source

3rd Income Source

Signature, Acknowledgement, and Consent to verify your student's enrollment and tuition balance with the private school. (You will receive an email copy of your application)

Please also consider redirecting your AZ State taxes to help another family in need of private school tuition scholarships.