A plain-language overview of Arizona's private school tax credit programs and how they work alongside a School Tuition Organization like ACT.
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Arizona offers several ways for taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state tax liability toward scholarships for private school students. When you give through a certified School Tuition Organization (STO), your gift can be eligible for a dollar-for-dollar tax credit—up to applicable annual limits for individual and corporate donors.
For families, the practical outcome is straightforward: more students can attend a school that aligns with their values—without a separate “charity budget” beyond the taxes you already owe. ACT exists to make that pathway clear, compliant, and easy to navigate.
Many donors start with the individual original tuition tax credit, then use the overflow credit to give above that threshold where allowed by law. Switcher credits and corporate programs follow different rules and deadlines; your advisor or our team can help you stay within annual limits.
This article is educational only. Limits and eligibility change; always confirm your situation with a qualified tax professional.
We built Arizona Christian Tuition so Valley families could connect faithful education with predictable scholarship workflows—from campaign storytelling to receipts donors can use at tax time.
