Use Your Arizona ESA for
Real IT Certifications
Turn your Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account into a head start for your teen. ElyIT delivers live, online IT certification training for 8th–12th graders — CompTIA and Cisco — payable with your ESA funds through ClassWallet.
Most entry-level IT roles pay $38,000–$65,000+ to start† and require no college degree.
Arizona ESA-approved · ClassWallet accepted · Live online instruction · Based in Surprise, AZ
Yes — your Arizona ESA covers IT training
Wondering whether you can spend your Arizona ESA on technology classes? You can. ElyIT is an Arizona ESA-approved IT training provider, and our programs are payable with ClassWallet — the same platform you already use to fund the rest of your child's education.
Real certifications
Your teen earns industry-recognized CompTIA & Cisco credentials — not just a completion badge.
Live instruction
Taught by an instructor in real time — not a self-paced video dump your teen clicks through alone.
Career-focused
CompTIA and Cisco are the credentials employers actually hire for — a genuine launchpad.
How to pay with your Arizona ESA
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Have your ESA / ClassWallet funds ready
If your child is enrolled in the Arizona ESA program, your funds are already in your ClassWallet account.
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Choose your program
Browse our courses or talk to us about the right fit for your teen's goals and grade level.
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Pay with ClassWallet
Check out using your ClassWallet balance. New to it? We'll walk you through the steps and help confirm eligibility — that's part of our onboarding.
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Your teen starts learning
Live, online classes begin and your teen works toward a real, resume-ready certification.
What your teen earns
Employer-recognized certifications, earned in 6–12 weeks with live instruction:
† Salary ranges are based on BLS and CompTIA market data for entry-level IT roles. ElyIT does not guarantee employment or any specific compensation.
Why Arizona families trust ElyIT
ElyIT was founded by an IT professional and instructor who has spent a career building technical talent — and now brings that same hands-on, career-focused guidance to Arizona families, funded by your ESA.
50+
students taught
80+
certifications earned by those students
90+
IT professionals mentored & hired
~1 in 3
advanced into senior technical roles
Want the complete breakdown — career paths, pricing, a side-by-side cost comparison, and parent FAQs?
See our full guide for parentsArizona ESA & IT training — FAQs
Can I use my Arizona ESA for IT or coding classes?
Yes. ElyIT is an Arizona ESA-approved IT training provider, and our courses are payable with ClassWallet — the platform Arizona uses to manage ESA funds. If you’re unsure about your specific account, we’ll help you confirm eligibility.
How do I pay with ClassWallet?
You pay using your ClassWallet balance. We guide every family through the checkout steps, so you don’t have to figure out the ESA paperwork on your own.
Is the training online or in person?
Primarily live, online instruction, so your teen can learn from anywhere in Arizona. We also host occasional in-person events.
What certifications will my teen earn?
Industry-recognized CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+) and Cisco (CCNA/CCNP) certifications — the credentials employers actually hire for.
What grade levels is this for?
ElyIT programs are designed for 8th through 12th graders, including homeschool and microschool families across Arizona.
How long does a certification take?
Most programs run 6–12 weeks with live instruction, depending on the certification and your teen’s pace.
Ready to put your ESA to work?
Give your teen a real, career-launching credential — paid for with funds you already have.