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480-541-1002

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480-541-1002

Financial Assistance FAQs

Applications for Summer 2025 and School Year 2025-2026 Financial Assistance will open April 1, 2025.

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

  1. Documentation for all Public Assistance

OR

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

FAQs

  • Are funds limited for financial assistance?
    • Yes, there are limited funds available 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 or Athletic season (Fall, Winter, Spring)?
    • No. The School Year Application allows you to select all of Community Education’s programs you might want your child enrolled in for the school year. Approval will be granted to all options selected in the application and applied for the duration of the school year.
  • 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.
  • How do I submit my application? Can I drop it off at the school?
    • The electronic application is located online.