T.O.P.S. for Kids

New Application

Welcome to the 2024-2025 Application Page

SPECIAL NOTE:
This application is only for Corporate Low-Income (income limit) or Corporate Disabled/Displaced students (no income limit)

We are no longer awarding scholarships in the Original Individual and/or the Switcher PLUS Individual programs.

See Corporate Low-Income Guidelines. If income is too high, please apply with our partner organization, APESF, at this link: APESF Apply

1. You must complete your application once you begin. If you leave the application and return later, you will have to start over. So, please have all required documents prepared before you begin. (List of potentially needed documents: General Information)
2. Do not use the web browser back buttons (back, forward or close browser). Use the buttons within the application process to navigate.
3. For best results use the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explore or Safari. Enable cookies.

Please carefully read the follow instructions before beginning:

Preparation: If you have not already done so, please take a minute to review the critical information here: “General Information”

Paperwork: Be sure to have all documents you may need to upload at the time of the application. You can find what documents you may need on the “General Information” page. We will only accept documents in pdf format. You can create these documents from this free program: “Acrobat Reader DC”

Process: Once you enter the Application process you will be guided through five sections. Once each section is completed, select the “Next Step" icon at the bottom left side of the page to proceed to the next section. These sections are:

Section #1. Your Information

Section #2. Your Children

Section #3. Your Financial Information

Section #4. Your Hardship Information

Section #5. Your Documents

Proper Submission: Once you have completed all five sections”, you will see the “Complete Your Application” button. Select that to submit your application. You will be taken directly to the “Applicant Portal”. You can review your information there and update it if necessary. You can log back in to the “Application Portal” at any time with your username and password. You will get a Welcome Email once we process your file. That typically takes several weeks, but may be a little longer in May.

Please proceed to complete the 2024-2025 TOPS application:
(Warning: please complete your application within 30 minutes or it will time out and disconnect you from TOPS)

Your Information

Please provide your personal information here

Primary Parent/Guardian

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone Number*

Address*

City*

Zip Code*

Second Parent/Guardian

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Address

City

Zip Code

Account Creation

Username:*

Password:*

ConfirmPassword:*

Your Children

Add all children who are attending a private school.
Select "Add Child" below, and "Save" after completing all information for that child.
Repeat this step until all children are added. Then select "Next Step".

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Your Financial Information

Please provide all finanical information for each household member.
When complete select "Save" at the bottom right corner of each household member.
If a household member has no income, select "No Income" check box at the bottom left corner of that household member.
Add any additional household members by selecting "Add Household Member" at the bottom left hand side of this page.
When all have been added, select "Next Step"

#	Verified	Relationship	First Name	Last Name	No Income	Earnings	Welfare	Retirement	Other	Total

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Name of person completing this form:*

Agreement

I understand that a scholarship awarded to the applicant must be used as allowed by Arizona law solely for tuition expenses at a qualified Arizona private school that the applicant attends or will be attending. Any portion unused must be returned by the school to TOPS for Kids for reallocation.
I give TOPS for Kids permission to communicate with my child's school, at each award time, to ask for the tuition balance.
I realize that all decisions for tuition scholarships are subject to the sole and absolute discretion of TOPS for Kids.
I cannot arrange, cooperate, or facilitate the swapping of a tax credit donation between myself and any other applicant or group of applicants. If this is found to have happened, you will lose all scholarship dollars and be removed from the TOPS for Kids scholarship program.
I understand that an email notification will be sent to applicants receiving an award. Please add TOPS for Kids to your list of approved senders to prevent correspondence being marked as junk mail. All awards, once made, can be reviewed at the Applicant Portal.
I know that all scholarships will be awarded without regard to the student's race, color, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
I have read the following notice: A school tuition organization cannot award, restrict, or reserve scholarships solely on the basis of a donor’s recommendation. A taxpayer may not claim a tax credit if the taxpayer agrees to swap donations with another taxpayer to benefit either taxpayer’s own dependent. (A.R.S.§43-1603)
I agree that any recommendation on behalf of the applicant is not a guarantee of a scholarship. A variety of considerations will be made, including financial need, before a scholarship is awarded.

I agree to all the above terms and conditions.

Your Hardship Information

Hardship Information

Loss of Income

Employment Change

Increased Medical Expenses

Increased Tuition Expenses

Increased General Expenses

Family Size Change

Loss of home/foreclosure

Bankruptcy

Other

Hardship Comments:

Your Documents

Documents

Upload a completed copy of the following form: Public School Verification Form
Upload a copy of military orders showing order to come to an Arizona station.
Upload a copy of this child's Arizona IEP
Upload a completed or email copy of the following form: Scholarship Verification Form or a copy of the award letter or email.
Upload a completed copy of the following form: Displaced Student Applicant Form
Upload a copy of your IEP, MET or 504 plan paperwork
We need a completed Transfer Verification Form and one of the following:
- Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool filed with your County School Superintendent
- Homeschool withdrawal form from your County School Superintendent
- Proof of purchase of homeschool curriculum
We need a completed Transfer Verification Form and the following:
- The letter/email received from the Department of Education showing ESA cancelled or not renewed
We need a completed Transfer Verification Form and one of the following:
- Report Card / Transcript from prior school
- Withdrawal Form from prior school outside of Arizona
- Water/Electric bill from residence outside of Arizona
This child is switching to ESA this school year. Please upload a copy of the AZ Department of Education acceptance letter.

If you are not sure of what document you may need to upload, follow this link (at the bottom of the page): General Information
Upload a copy of a hardship letter, if you wish. Please be sure it is in pdf format.
We DO NOT need a copy of the 2023 Tax Return.

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