Chandler Unified School District’s First Things First Pre-Kindergarten Scholarships provide opportunities for families to enroll their preschool aged child in a high-quality preschool program taught by a certified teacher. Our learning environments nurture the emotional, social, and academic development of every child, and prepares them for kindergarten.

PARTICIPATING  FTF  SCHOLARSHIP SITES (spaces at each site vary):

(click here to see boundary map)

• Conley Elementary 
• Hancock Elementary
• Haley Elementary
• Santan Elementary
• Shumway Elementary
• Riggs Elementary 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Child must be 3-years-old by August 31, 2023 for Preschool Scholarships or 4-years-old by August 31, 2023 for Pre-K scholarships
• Child must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident of the U.S
• Families must meet the income guidelines below:

2023 Federal Poverty Levels (FPL)

Family Size: 2

Gross Annual Income: _____

300% of FPL: $59,160

Family Size: 3

Gross Annual Income: _____

300% of FPL: $74,580

Family Size: 4

Gross Annual Income: _____

300% of FPL: $90,000

Family Size: 5

Gross Annual Income: _____

300% of FPL: $105,420

Family Size: 6

Gross Annual Income: _____

300% of FPL: $120,840

Family Size: 7

Gross Annual Income: _____

300% of FPL: $136,260

Family Size: 8

Gross Annual Income: _____

300% of FPL: $151,680

TUITION RATES:

FREE tuition for families who meet the eligibility criteria*

*Does not include Extended Care (only includes regular Preschool/Pre-K hours)

HOW TO APPLY FOR 2023-2024 SCHOLARSHIPS: (please follow all these steps completely. You will not be considered for a scholarship if the online registration is not submitted correctly)

1. Scholarship Online Registration Steps:

Complete the online Quality First Pre-K Scholarship application for the 2023-2024 school year:

• 23/24 Quality First Scholarship Application (English)
• 23/24 Quality First Scholarship Application (Español)

2. Complete the Google Form, uploading your 23/24 Quality First Scholarship Application and supporting documents. The Google Form will go live Tuesday, June 13 at 9a.m. 

3. Register in Eleyo and complete the steps below to finalize your scholarship application:

• Go to https://cusd80.ce.eleyo.com and create an account or login to an existing account.
• After your account is created choose “Child Care/Preschool.”
• Choose Season: “Choose School 23/24.” 
• Choose your first choice for a location. Pre-K is for children 4-years-old and Preschool for children 3-years-old, both by August 31, 2023.
• Confirm your child’s information or "add a new child" then click “Looks good start registering.”
• Follow the on-screen instructions and fill out each section entirely to move on to the next page. You will be asked to choose your 2nd and 3rd desired locations if your first choice becomes full. Please put them in order.
• You will have to put in a Credit Card to Submit- YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED! (however, this payment type will be used for the monthly co-pay if approved).
• Once you submit, you will receive an email letting you know that your application has been submitted and your "contract is now pending."

3. Scholarships are limited and are awarded on a first come first serve basis. 

4. After you submit your application and supporting documents through the Google Form, we will begin reviewing applications. In order to be considered for approval, you must have a completed application including all supporting documents. If any supporting documents are missing, you will be contacted in the order your application was received and given 48 hours to gather the reamining suppporting documents to finalize your application. If you do not meet the deadline, your spot may be forfeited.

REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION: (subject to change)

• First Things First Scholarship Application (English) / First Things First Scholarship Application (Español) 
• Proof of income: 1040 Tax return (page 1) with copies of 1 month salary for each parent in the household OR full DES approval letter (every page of approval letter) OR completed no income declaration form (English)/completed no income declaration form (Español)
• Child's birth certificate
• Proof of address (utility bill)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Applications will be accepted online only. Follow the above "How To Apply" instructions or Call (480) 224-3914 with questions.
• Have questions regarding information on the application?  Contact via email:  Valley of the Sun United Way - Regional Scholarships or by telephone: 1-866-973-0012
• Have questions regarding CUSD’s participating preschool programs or registration process?  

Contact:

CUSD’s Early Childhood Department - (480) 224-3914
1525 W Frye Road
Chandler, AZ 85224 

or email: earlychildhood@cusd80.com

Additional Resources:

• Apply for preschool/pre-k scholarship through DES 
• Apply for free and reduced lunch