Financial Assistance FAQs

Applications for School Year 2026-2027 and Summer 2027 Financial Assistance will open May 15, 2026.

A complete School Year Financial Assistance Application submission must include the following:

1. Documentation for all Public Assistance

OR

2. Two (2) latest paycheck stubs from every working adult in household; and
3. Page 1 of the most recently filed 1040 Federal Tax Return.

FAQs

• Are funds limited for financial assistance?
  • Yes, a limited amount of Financial Assistance is available for families who qualify each year. 
• Do I need to fill out one application for each of my children?
  • No. You may add all children to a single application and select the programs you are requesting for each child.
• Do I need to fill out a new application every school year?
  • Yes. New applications are required every school year.
• Do I need to fill out a new application for every Enrichment class? 
  • No. Approval will be granted to all options selected in the application and applied for the duration of the school year.
• Do I need to fill out a new application for every Athletic season?
  • No. In order to receive Financial Assistance for Athletics, your application has to be submitted prior to the registration deadline for the sport you are applying it to.
• How will I know if there are funds available for more than one Athletic season?
  • Kyrene Athletics will contact you each quarter regarding available funds. For more information, please contact Kyrene Athletics.
• Can financial assistance be used for Integrated Preschool?
  • No. Integrated Preschool does not qualify for Financial Assistance. For additional information about Integrated Preschool, please contact Exceptional Student Services at 480-541-1156.
• Is this financial assistance program connected to the free lunch program?
  • No. This is a completely separate program. For additional information about Kyrene’s lunch program, please contact Food Services at 480-541-1660.
• What if I do not have paycheck stubs and/or 1040 tax forms?
  • You must provide an explanation on the designated area of the application.
• When can I expect to hear a decision regarding my application?
  • Applications are processed within 10-14 business days.
• When does financial assistance take effect? Is it awarded retroactively?
  • Once approved, Financial Assistance takes effect on the date the completed application was received (including all required documentation) and will be applied to all tuition due from that date forward.
• How do I submit my application? Can I drop it off at the school?
  • The electronic application is online and is not accepted at the school.