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ARIZONA FAMILIES FOR HOME EDUCATION

AZ · EIN 860669658 · $338K rev · operational · www.afhe.org
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Arizona Families for Home Education (AFHE) provides financial assistance to eligible Arizona homeschooled students pursuing post-secondary education. The organization offers general and designated scholarships to recognize student achievements and support their educational goals. AFHE is overseen by a Board of Directors and a Scholarship Committee.

activities · 18

what they do

direct service · 12
  • Administer post-secondary scholarships for homeschool graduates Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Provides scholarships to homeschooled students for post-secondary education through an annual application cycle, having awarded $155,000 to 139 students from 2001 to 2025.
  • Distribute educational and legislative resources to homeschool families Member Newsletter & Magazine Distribution
    Produces a monthly newsletter, maintains a mobile app, and publishes a quarterly magazine and blog to share legislative updates, event news, resources, and student achievements with Arizona homeschool families.
  • Facilitate community connections and event sharing Homeschool Community Event Coordination
    Maintains a list of Arizona homeschool support groups, accepts and publishes event announcements, and provides information about homeschool events and venues.
  • Financial Grants for Homeschool Families Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Provides grants to support homeschool families and groups facing difficult circumstances, including disaster relief, emergency response, military families, single-parent families, special needs children, and widows.
  • Homeschool Community Events and Networking Homeschool Community Event Coordination
    Organizes and promotes events for the homeschooling community, such as an annual Arizona Home Education Convention, a used curriculum sale, regional workshops, a senior high graduate recognition ceremony, and publishes event announcements.
  • Homeschool Educational Resources and Support Homeschool Support Services
    Offers various resources for homeschooling families, including a "Homeschooling 101" e-booklet, an online "Start Strong" course, a monthly newsletter, a mobile app, and a list of companies offering educator discounts.
  • Homeschool Scholarship Program Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Administers an annual scholarship program for homeschooled students pursuing post-secondary education, having awarded $155,000 to 139 students from 2001 to 2025.
  • Homeschool Success Recognition
    Highlights the achievements of Arizona homeschooled students in their quarterly magazine and blog through the "Homeschoolers Excel" column.
  • Homeschool Support Group Directory Chapter Development & Support
    Maintains a list of homeschool support groups across Arizona to connect homeschooling parents with local communities.
  • Host annual and regional homeschool events Homeschool Community Event Coordination
    Organizes the annual Arizona Home Education Convention, a used curriculum sale, regional or online workshops, and a senior high graduate recognition ceremony.
  • Provide administrative and legal support tools for homeschooling Homeschool Support Services
    Offers an Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool form, maintains updated County School Superintendent contact information, and compiles educator discount providers to assist families with compliance and cost savings.
  • Provide emergency and situational financial grants to homeschool families Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Offers financial grants to support homeschool families and groups during difficult times, including disasters, military deployment, single parenting, special needs, and bereavement.
advocacy · 2
  • Advocacy for Homeschooling Families Education Policy Advocacy & Mobilization
    Supports and advocates for home educating families in Arizona by monitoring and guiding state and national legislation, addressing propositions, and clarifying legal implications of new laws affecting homeschooling.
  • Advocate for homeschooling rights and legislative clarity
    Monitors and responds to state and national legislation affecting homeschooling, including issuing public letters and blog posts to clarify legal implications of bills like HB 2853 and opposition to Proposition 139.
capacity building · 4
  • Information on Homeschooling Regulations Homeschool Support Services
    Provides information and resources regarding Arizona homeschooling regulations, including an Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool form, contact information for County School Superintendents, and answers to frequently asked questions.
  • Offer foundational homeschooling guidance and training Homeschool Support Services
    Provides free resources including the "Homeschooling 101" e-booklet, the "Start Strong" online course, and FAQs to help new and ongoing homeschool families in Arizona.
  • Support for Homeschool Group Leaders Chapter Development & Support
    Provides capacity-building support for Arizona homeschool group leaders through an annual Leadership Conference or webinar.
  • Support homeschool group leadership development
    Provides capacity-building support to homeschool group leaders through an annual Leadership Conference or webinar.
strategies · 25

how they think

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named programs · 3

what they call their work

Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Fund (AHSF)
Provides financial assistance to eligible Arizona homeschooled students for post-secondary education, including general and designated scholarships.
Lewis Scholarship
A $3,000 scholarship for a graduating senior planning to study Journalism, Law, Public Policy, Business, Political Science, Economics, or related fields, with a focus on civic-minded students with a Christian worldview.
Molinari Building Trades Scholarship
A $2,000 scholarship for a homeschool junior or graduating senior enrolling in a trade school for building and construction trades, including fields like fiber optics, masonry, carpentry, and welding.
relationships · 40

who they work with

  • AS YOU WISH Partner — Lists AS YOU WISH as a venue offering simple workshops for homeschoolers at monthly Homeschool Socials.
  • AZ ON THE ROCKS Partner — Lists AZ ON THE ROCKS as a venue offering special discount days to homeschool families for indoor rock climbing.
  • America's Navy Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Apple Partner — Listed as a company offering educator discounts to homeschool parents.
  • Arizona Christian University Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Committee Partner — Administers the Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Fund under the oversight of the AFHE Board of Directors.
  • Arizona State Legislature Government — Provides links to Arizona Revised Statutes regarding home education directly from the State of Arizona website.
  • BJU Press Homeschool Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • BRAVE Books Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND Partner — Lists BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND as a venue offering flexibly structured Homeschool Days for families to learn together.
  • Blackbird & Company Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Bookmans Partner — Listed as a company offering educator discounts to homeschool parents.
  • Brain Balance Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Cedarville University Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL Partner — Lists GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL as a venue offering to host Home School Family Swim groups.
  • GREAT WOLF LODGE Partner — Lists GREAT WOLF LODGE as a venue offering exclusive Homeschool Community Rates and Value Dates including water park passes.
  • Gravity Extreme Zone Partner — Offers a homeschool discount Monday-Thursday on basic, gravity, and extreme access.
  • HSLDA Partner — HSLDA Member ID card is accepted as proof of home educating parent status for educator discounts.
  • HSLDA Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Half Price Books Partner — Listed as a company offering educator discounts to homeschool parents.
  • Home School Legal Defense Association Partner — AFHE is not a substitute for membership with HSLDA.
  • HomeWorks by Precept Partner — Partner with BJU Press Homeschool and sponsor for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Homeschool University Partner — Collaborates to offer the "Start Strong" online course for homeschooling families.
  • Huntington University Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Joann Fabric and Craft Stores Partner — Offers a 15% discount on purchases to educators.
  • KRAZY AIR TRAMPOLINE PARK Partner — Lists KRAZY AIR TRAMPOLINE PARK as a venue hosting monthly events for homeschool families.
  • Lakeshore Learning Store Partner — Offers a 15% discount on essential items to educators through its Teacher’s Club.
  • Michaels Partner — Listed as a company offering educator discounts to homeschool parents.
  • Microsoft Partner — Listed as a company offering educator discounts to homeschool parents.
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