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Eligibility Considerations
Our vision is for Polaris Academy to promote a positive learning experience and environment where students are able to discover and act on their diverse potential. To meet that vision, the programs, curriculum, and staff at Polaris Academy are designed and trained to assist the following profile of students:
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Children with other neurodiverse conditions including, but not limited to, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, 22Q, and PDA, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delay, and other learning disabilities
Children who may benefit from integrated Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy support
Children who struggle with social integration, communication, sensory, or other learning challenges in a traditional school environment
Children who can thrive in small group environments and do not require consistent support of a 1:1 aide
Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)
Arizona was the first state in Arizona to create and utilize Empowerment Scholarship Accounts in 2011. From the success of the Arizona ESA program, several additional states have since adopted similar programs with more on the way.
ESA’s are administered by the Arizona Department of Education and thousands of new participants are added each year. ESA participants receive 90% of the funds allocated to their public school district to apply towards qualified private school tuition or home-based education.
Because the education tract for autistic and neurodivergent children is not always predictable, ESA funds can be used until the age of 22. The ESA award for students with autism typically covers the tuition requirements at Polaris Academy.
ESA Requirements:
Student Tuition Organizations (STO’s)
School Tuition Organizations are private non-profit groups formed to receive tax credits from individual and corporate donors that can be used to fund scholarships for students wishing to attend private schools in Arizona.
Donors receive a qualified tax credit that applies towards income tax obligations, and STO’s use the donated funds as scholarships for students who don’t qualify for or otherwise utilize ESA funding.
You can apply for multiple scholarships from more than one STO, however you cannot use both an STO and an ESA at the same time.
Polaris Academy is associated with multiple School Tuition Organizations, and the requirements for applying vary from one STO to another. Staff at Polaris Academy can assist parents in applying with our associated STO groups.
Contact us for assistance with our STO partners
