The application for First Things First Scholarships for the 2025–2026 school year is now closed. All available scholarships have been awarded. Please see the additional resources section at the bottom of this page for additional tuition support.
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.
Participating FTF Scholarship Sites (spaces at each site vary):
(click here to see boundary map)
- Conley Elementary
- Hancock Elementary
- Haley Elementary
- Shumway Elementary
- Riggs Elementary
Eligibility Criteria:
- Child must be 3-years-old by August 31, 2025 for Preschool Scholarships or 4-years-old by August 31, 2025 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:
2025 Federal Poverty Levels (FPL)
| Family Size |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8* |
| Household Income Limit |
$63,450 |
$79,950 |
$96,450 |
$112,950 |
$129,450 |
$145,950 |
$162,450 |
* For each person over a family size of 8, add $16,500
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 2025-2026 Scholarships:
Please follow all these steps completely. You will not be considered for a scholarship if the online registration is not submitted correctly.
1. Complete the online Quality First Pre-K Scholarship application for the 2025-2026 school year:
2. Complete the Google Form, uploading your 25/26 Quality First Scholarship Application and supporting documents.
3. Register in Eleyo and complete the steps below to finalize your scholarship application:
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Go to https://cusd80.ce.eleyo.com and create an account or login to an existing account.
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After your account is created, choose “Child Care/Preschool.”
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Choose Season: “Choose School 25/26.”
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Choose your first choice for a location. Preschool is for children 3-years-old and Pre-K is for children 4-years-old, both by August 31, 2025.
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Confirm your child’s information or "add a new child" then click “Looks good start registering.”
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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.
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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).
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Once you submit, you will receive an email letting you know that your application has been submitted and your "contract is now pending."
Scholarships are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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 remaining supporting documents to finalize your application. If you do not meet the deadline, your spot may be forfeited.
Required Supporting Documentation: (Subject to Change)
Additional Resources:
