You won’t know if you qualify unless you apply. The application for Financial Aid is separate from the application for admission, although the two application cycles do overlap. First, apply for admission to Salpointe if you are a prospective student.
For the 2024-2025 school year:
Applications open on November 1, 2024. All incoming freshmen and transfer applicants, please apply by January 17, 2025. The late application deadline is April 18, 2025.
Families applying for Financial Aid must complete the Financial Aid Independent Review (FAIR) application. School Code: 800 School Password: ctso800. Click here to view application instructions.
Once you submit your application and supporting documents, look for an email from FAIR confirming that your application is complete. Please contact Julieta Gonzalez, Financial Aid Manager, at jgonzalez@salpointe.org for assistance.
Salpointe can provide Financial Aid through a variety of funding sources: Salpointe’s Financial Aid Endowment, Salpointe’s General Financial Aid Fund and Tax Credits designated to Salpointe through the Arizona State Tax Credit Program. For more information on how to utilize the Arizona State Tax Credit Program, please contact Julieta Gonzalez, Financial Aid Manager, at jgonzalez@salpointe.org.
Salpointe Financial Aid is awarded to current and newly admitted students on the basis of demonstrated need, as determined by factors such as income, family size, assets and liabilities. Families are required to reapply on a yearly basis through FAIR for Financial Aid consideration. Use School Code: 800 and School Password: ctso800 when applying.
Salpointe Financial Aid award amounts are based on need and determined after reviewing all applications. Award amounts generally range from $500‐$6000. Please contact the Financial Aid Manager at accountmgmt@salpointe.org for more information.
Salpointe strongly encourages its families to pursue additional funding opportunities that may be available for your student through Arizona Individual and Corporate Tax Credits and other Financial need‐based School Tuition Organizations (STOs). Please visit websites for actual application deadlines. Below is a list of recommended STOs that work closely with Salpointe and its families.
Click here for a complete list of School Tuition Organizations (STOs) certified to receive contributions for the Arizona Individual Tax Credit Program.
A School Tuition Organization cannot award, restrict or reserve scholarships solely based on a donor’s recommendation. A taxpayer may not claim a state tax credit if the taxpayer agrees to swap donations with another taxpayer to benefit either taxpayer’s own dependent.
The Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, which began in 2011, is the new frontier in school choice.
ESA was expanded in 2012 to include students in failing schools, foster care children and children of military personnel, in addition to special needs students.
The average ESA amount is $7,500.
Who Qualifies?
In order to be eligible for the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program for the 2023-2024 school year, a student must reside in Arizona.
Please note that if you are accepted into the ESA Program and receive an award, you cannot combine that award with any other Financial Aid, Scholarships, and/or Tax Credits. If you are seeking financial aid, scholarships and/or tax credits for less than $7,500, the ESA program could be a better option for you. If you are seeking more that $7,500 in financial aid, scholarships and/or tax credits, please do not apply for the ESA program.
Click here for additional information about the ESA Program and how to apply.
Incoming Freshmen are considered for a $1,000 Freshmen Year Merit Scholarship. The scholarship is based on the student’s Entrance Exam (HSPT) scores. All incoming freshmen who are admitted to Salpointe in the first admissions round are evaluated for a merit scholarship. Please note, the Merit Scholarship is for freshman year only.
