Arizona ESA Students
Use your ESA ClassWallet to enroll in any of our online programs
Arizona ESA Approved Vendor
Enroll in Our Online Programs with ESA ClassWallet
My Student Already Has an ESA ClassWallet Account
- First, choose our online program that best suits you and your student, and select the option to pay via ClassWallet on check out.
- We’ll email you a PDF invoice to upload to your ClassWallet account.
- ClassWallet will review and approve your order and notify us.
We Haven't Enrolled in ESA Yet
That’s okay. We can help you get started! With FranklinK12, you can enroll now and pay later, once you’ve been approved for an ESA account.
- First, choose our online program that best suits you and your student, and select the option to pay via ClassWallet on check out.
- We’ll email you a PDF invoice. Save this for now. You’ll need it to upload to your ClassWallet account once you’re ESA application is approved.
- Apply for an Arizona ESA at https://www.azed.gov/esa/eligibility-requirements and select the “Universal” category for your student. (You must apply for an ESA account for each of the students you with to receive funding.)
- Withdraw your student from enrollment in any public school, charter school, or public online program. Students on ESA cannot be enrolled in any public school.
- Wait for your application to be approved. Applications can take up to 45 days to process.
- Sign your ESA contract. Once approved, you’ll be sent a contract to sign that you as their parent agree to use the funds for the student’s education. Do not sign and return the contract until you have made sure to withdraw your student from public school.
- Wait for instructions from ESA about your ClassWallet account. Once approved, an account will be created for you to use and manage your ESA funds. This account can take up to 3 weeks to setup.
- Upload the saved PDF invoice we sent you previously to your new ClassWallet account.
- ClassWallet will review and approve your order and notify us.
We've Got Answers
How do I use ESA funds to pay for FranklinK12 curriculum?
Each quarter, we’ll email you an invoice. Once funds are deposited into your ClassWallet account for that quarter, upload your Franklin12 invoice via the ClassWallet portal.
For step by step instructions, visit: https://kleo.force.com/classwallet/s/article/How-to-pay-a-vendor or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt0oLysesB4.
When are payments due?
In order not to pay from personal funds, be sure to submit invoices before the ESA quarterly deadlines.
Q1: July 1 – September 30
Q2: October 1 – December 31
Q3: January 1 – March 31
Q4: April 1 – June 30
I have ESA funds left over from a previous year/quarter. Can I use them to pay for Franklin12 curriculum?
Yes. Unused funds from prior quarters roll over and can be used up to 4 years after high school graduation.
Can I pay using my ESA debit card?
No. Per the Parent Handbook, debit cards should not be used to pay ClassWallet vendors, such as FranklinK12. Those payments and purchases should be paid through the ClassWallet portal.
See Parent Handbook.
What's needed to apply for an ESA?
- Student’s Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency Document in the Applicant’s Name (parent/guardian applying)
- IEP / MET / 504 (if applicable)
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.azed.gov/esa/eligibility-requirements.
Do I need to file a homeschool affidavit?
No. ESA students do not file homeschool affidavits and are not considered “homeschool” students by state law.
I have more questions about ESA.
The official website for Arizona ESA is https://www.azed.gov/esa.
The best way to get your ESA questions answered is to submit a HelpDesk ticket.
You can also find some answers to frequently asked questions here: H.B. 2853 – Arizona Universal ESA Expansion – FAQ.