Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)

Use Your Arizona ESA for Live, Accredited Online Classes

Arizona families can use their Empowerment Scholarship Account for live, dynamic classes with world-class teachers at True North Academy. We're an approved vendor in ClassWallet, so you can pay us directly with your ESA funds.

✔ Fully Cognia-accredited · Approved ClassWallet vendor · Small live classes on Zoom

Arizona ESA at a Glance

The basics Arizona families ask us about most.

Who QualifiesEvery Arizona K–12 studentNo income limit since the 2022 universal expansion.
Average AmountAbout $7,400 a yearVaries by student; higher for students with disabilities.
How Funds ArriveQuarterly, in ClassWalletUnused funds roll over while your student stays in the program.
How You Pay UsClassWallet Marketplace or Direct PayNo out-of-pocket payment needed.

How to Pay True North with Your Arizona ESA

Two ways to pay, with nothing out of pocket.

Through the ClassWallet Marketplace

  1. Log in to ClassWallet from your Arizona ESA account.
  2. Search for True North Academy (formerly True North Homeschool Academy).
  3. Order your classes using your ESA funds.
  4. Once your order comes through, we enroll your student and email a confirmation.

Don't See Us in the Marketplace?

True North Academy is also a Direct Pay vendor in ClassWallet. Choose Direct Pay, select True North Academy, and email TNHAStaff@gmail.com if you need an invoice to upload.

Payment Plans

ESA funds pay for classes in full, so payment plans can't be used with ESA funds.

What Your Arizona ESA Can Cover at True North

An average Arizona award can cover a meaningful share of a full year of live classes. Here's what families use it for.

Live Online ClassesSmall-group Zoom classes where your student is known by name.
Self-Paced CoursesTeacher-built courses your student works through on their own schedule.
Core ProgramsA full course load for the year, planned with our advisors.
College-Prep and Career PathwaysEntrepreneurship, career-focused and college-prep tracks.

Good to Know for Arizona Families

  • Apply or renew through the Arizona Department of Education's ESA portal.
  • ESA students can't be enrolled in a public or charter school at the same time.
  • Funds can be used for approved education expenses, including online classes from approved vendors like True North.

Arizona's ESA is the largest program of its kind in the country, with more than 100,000 students. That's a lot of families choosing what's right for their kids, and we're glad to be one of the options pointing them True North.

Arizona ESA Questions

Is True North Academy approved for the Arizona ESA?
Yes. We're an approved vendor in ClassWallet, Arizona's ESA payment platform. You can order through the ClassWallet Marketplace or use Direct Pay.
I can't find True North in the ClassWallet Marketplace.
Use Direct Pay and select True North Academy. If you need an invoice to upload, email TNHAStaff@gmail.com.
When will my student be enrolled?
Once your ClassWallet order comes through, we enroll your student and email you a confirmation.
Can I use my ESA with a payment plan?
No. ESA funds pay for classes in full. Payment plans are for families paying out of pocket.
How do I apply for an Arizona ESA?
Apply or renew through the Arizona Department of Education. Visit azed.gov/esa to get started.
Who do I contact with questions?
Email TNHAStaff@gmail.com. We're glad to help.

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Your Arizona ESA plus a Cognia-accredited education with real teachers who know your student by name. Let's chart the course together.

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