Disabled/Displaced Corporate Scholarship Program

A school tuition organization (STO) scholarship program providing financial aid to students with disabilities, those with histories in foster care, and other vulnerable populations. Funded through corporate tax credits.

Eligibility

Students must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Preschool Students:

• Enrolled full-time in a qualified preschool program with an Arizona public school IEP or MET (IEP or MET do not have to be current)

K-12 Students:

• Enrolled full-time with an Arizona public school IEP, MET, or 504 Plan (IEP, MET, or 504 Plan do not have to be current)
• Ever placed in the Arizona foster care system (verified by Arizona Department of Child Safety)

Funding Structure

• Corporate taxpayer contributions provide scholarships
• Awards assessed and released monthly starting July 1st until funds are depleted

Organization Information

• Organization: Institute for Better Education (IBE)
• Status: Arizona Certified School Tuition Organization (STO) and 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
• Contact: services@ibescholarships.org, (520) 512-5438
• Address: 921 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85711
• EIN: 23-7102832
• Award Distribution: 92% of donations go to scholarships; 8% covers operational/administrative expenses

Important Notes

• Applications typically released at the start of February for the following school year
• Foster care status verified by Arizona Department of Child Safety
• IEP, MET, or 504 Plans do not need to be current to qualify
• Over $250,000,000 in total awarded scholarships by IBE to date

Application Process

Timeline:

• Applications typically released at the start of February for the following school year
• Beginning July 1st, financial aid awards are assessed monthly until funds are depleted

Requirements:

• Submit application to IBE
• Must meet at least one eligibility criterion (IEP/MET/504 Plan or foster care history)
• For foster care history: Arizona Department of Child Safety verification required

Application Materials:

• Specific application materials not detailed in provided content
• Documentation of disability status or foster care history required

Note: Contact IBE for detailed application requirements and materials.