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WIN for Arizona: This program SAVES the state of Arizona money. Consider this -- $55 million in tax credit revenue was generated in 2008. Additionally, 28,000 students received an average scholarship of $1,900. The tax credit program accounts for an estimated 1% of the State’s total expenditures for public education. (Smaller than you thought? Unfortunately yes...supporters of education reform have some work to do. However, this should highlight that recent opposition in the media, coordinated by the ACLU, is a deliberate attack on the movement toward school choice, not a program that allegedly costs the state money.) Without this program, private school enrollment will decline as families will have no choice but to send their kids to public school, especially given the declining economic conditions and resulting loss of household income... Read Full Article »

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Myth: School choice drains funds from public schools that need it most.
Reality: Studies have consistently demonstrated that, with private school choice programs, school districts retain a portion of the funding for each child who leaves the public system. In effect, while some of the money “follows the child” in school choice programs, districts still retain a portion of the per-pupil funding, even though they don’t have to educate the student.

Myth: Private school choice is unconstitutional because it sends government money to religious schools.
Reality: The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that appropriately-designed private school choice programs are fully Constitutional. School choice is based on the core beliefs that: a) the ‘government’s money’ comes from you, the taxpayer; b) choice programs fund children, not schools; and c) parents know best where to send their children to receive a good education. Read 3 More »

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1. Make a tax credit contribution
   Your contribution will qualify for a 100% dollar-for-dollar tax credit against your AZ state income tax obligation. This will either increase the amount of your refund or decrease the amount you owe...Learn More »
2. Talk to your friends about APESF and the benefits of school choice
   The best way to spread the word about education reform through school choice is by personally talking to the people in your circle of influence about it.
3. Share your story
   Are you a family that has benefited from School Choice Tax Credits? Share your story with us on our website or by email and we will make sure the appropriate decision-makers hear it.
4. Become a fan of APESF on Facebook and suggest our page to your friends
   APESF is on Facebook and we are looking to build our network of supporters through social media.
5. Stay in the know
   Keep up-to-date on the latest news in school choice by visiting these great websites:
   Arizona STO Association
   Alliance for School Choice
   The Goldwater Institute
   Center for Arizona Policy

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There is now one uniform and simple application form for all families. There will be no distinction between a grant or scholarship award; only scholarship awards will be distributed.

The new application requires that all families submit financial information and additional documentation (copy of pages 1 & 2 of their most recent federal income tax return, copy of each child’s most recent report card). The main reason for this change is to provide APESF with the data necessary to compile reliable statistics for reporting that will show the percentage of low, middle and high income families receiving assistance. As always, personal financial information is kept strictly confidential. Recommendations will still be highly considered. Learn More »

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