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Beyond Tuition: How Arizona Families Are Redefining ESA Spending
Written by EdChoice Fellow Dr. Susan Pendergrass, this report paints a picture of what educational expenses Arizona families are prioritizing, from tuition to specialized tutors to dance lessons, and offers recommendations for improving the program’s glitches.
A few highlights from the report:
- Arizona families still spend most of their ESA funds on tuition, but that percentage is decreasing
- As participation explodes, families are spending a greater percentage of their ESAs on tutoring, online learning, and extracurricular activities like sports and music
- A streamlined application process for new vendors would help families access a broader range of educational products and services