Who Can Apply?

Every child deserves an education that fits their needs. STO4KIDZ provides scholarships for families of all income levels—your child simply needs to be enrolled or in the process of enrolling in an Arizona K-12 private school.

When to Apply?

• April 18th - June 1st of each academic year,  or (if you miss the 1st window, apply November 1st - December 1st)
• The application expires on May 31 each year and requires annual renewal for the subsequent school year.

How to Apply?

(A)  Apply Online if your child is currently enrolled or enrolling in an Arizona K-12 private school this year. You’ll need to provide financial documents (except for foster students) and a  Student Supplemental Document.

(B)  If your child hasn’t started private school yet, you can begin collecting recommended contributions at least a year in advance fill out a Preliminary Registration and request your tools kit - an excellent way to plan ahead. 

** Get Your Tools-Kit Ready- Start Here.  Contributions can be saved 1-2 years in advance until your child is enrolled in a private school. Once enrolled, apply for financial aid between April 18th and June 1st. Registered students will receive an email notification when the application opens.

PARENT/GUARDIAN FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS:

FOR TAX FILERS:

• The first two pages of the previous year’s Federal Tax Return Form (see example 1040 pages 1 and 2). (e.g. If you are applying for the 2025/26 school year, upload your 2024 tax document)

• If self-employed, ALSO upload your IRS transcript tax return or Schedule C (sample), and Schedule E (sample) (uploaded form must not require a password to view)

• Student applicant name must be listed on the tax form of the parent who applies for STO financial aid. If there is a special circumstances or a court order, email info@sto4kidz.org to request the SC form to be emailed to you. You will then complete and upload the SC form in the application for our review.
• If the parent/guardian alternates years claiming the applicant, the parent who claims the child on taxes for the current school year must upload the tax document.
• If you file extension, please include a copy of your IRS extension paperwork. You will have until October 15th to upload tax documents into your portal (Your student's application is considered incomplete until then)

• MUST ALSO upload applicable Student Supporting Document (Scroll down to see the list bellow)
  

FOR NON-TAX FILERS:

• CONTACT US for Income Verification Form, also upload any applicable document during the application process: Social Security benefit statements - Welfare benefit statements (DES) - Retirement benefit statements - Proof of child support or alimony - Rental income, pension income, or additional income
• If household income has changed, you must also upload the last two (2) most recent consecutive pay-stubs for all income earners in the household. You may also upload a hardship letter.