Homeschool benefits and savings in Goodyear

Goodyear's recreation scholarship pays part of the cost of a Goodyear Recreation Campus (GRC) pass, aquatics, and city recreation programs for Goodyear families in financial need, for one year from approval. Homeschooled children qualify the same way as other Goodyear children: send the inquiry form, then bring proof of residency and income to a Scholarship Review Appointment.

By Andrew Garber, founder of TheHomeschoolingCompany. Reviewed August 25, 2026.

Who qualifies

1. Lives in Goodyear

   Bring a current Goodyear utility bill, or a mortgage or rental statement, in the name of the applicant or legal guardian. Anyone over 18 on the GRC Pass must show their own proof of residency.

2. Shows financial need

   Bring the two most recent pay stubs from each employer for every working adult (four if paid weekly), dated within 30 days, and last year's tax return listing your children as dependents, or an IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter.

3. Proves identity and citizenship

   Parents bring a government-issued photo ID. For each child under 18, bring an Arizona driver's license, passport, or birth certificate, plus the U.S. Citizen Form if it applies.

4. Applies for pass, aquatics, or programs

   The inquiry form lets you request help with a GRC Pass, aquatics, programs, or any combination.

What it is worth

The terms come from the City of Goodyear scholarship page and its Recreation Scholarship Inquiry form.

What it helps with

GRC Pass, aquatics, programs

Your share of the fee

Some portion

Award length

1 year

Apply before a program starts

2 weeks

Renewal due before expiration

2 weeks

Account over 2 weeks past due

Pass suspended

The city does not publish award amounts or an income scale; ask at your review appointment how much of the pass or program fee you will pay.

From applying to renewing

1. First

   Send the inquiry form

   Fill in the online Goodyear Recreation Scholarship Inquiry form with your household size, annual household income, and the help you want. It books a Scholarship Review Appointment.

2. At the appointment

   Bring every document

   Bring proof of residency, IDs for parents and children, pay stubs, last year's tax return, and any benefit, child support, or alimony papers.

3. 2 weeks before the start

   Finish before the program

   Complete applications must be in at least two weeks before the program you want begins.

4. During the year

   Use the award

   Use the approved help within the year. Families who do not use approved assistance may lose it and be refused later.

5. 2 weeks before it expires

   Renew

   Assistance lasts one year from approval, and the renewal application must arrive two weeks before it expires.

What it pays for

Covered

• Goodyear Recreation Campus passes
• Aquatics
• City recreation programs

Not covered

• The share of fees you must pay
• Non-residents

Awards are made on financial need and available resources, so funds are not guaranteed.

Who to contact

Goodyear Recreation staff answer questions about scholarships, passes, and residency verification.

gyrec@goodyearaz.gov 623-882-7525 Scholarship inquiry form

Homeschool rules and statewide help in Arizona

Within 30 days of starting, file an affidavit of intent and a certified birth certificate or other authorized ID with the county superintendent. The ID rule exempts homeless pupils. Within 30 days, notify the superintendent if you stop or file a new affidavit if you resume.

Arizona sets these rules:

• Subjects: Reading, grammar, math, social studies, and science required.
• Testing: Arizona does not require standardized testing for homeschoolers.
• Records: Arizona does not prescribe routine academic portfolios or attendance reports; required identity documentation is filed with the county superintendent.
• Teachers: Arizona does not require a teaching certificate or degree to homeschool your own child.

Arizona also has an education savings account that home-educated students can use.

• The Empowerment Scholarship Account pays about 90% of the state funding your child's district or charter school would have received, for curriculum, tutoring, and other approved expenses. Using it is a separate path from homeschooling under state law.
• TheHomeschoolingCompany is an approved vendor for it.

Read the Arizona homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Arizona

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