Arkansas

Empowering Arkansas Families

Changing education changes everything, creating brighter futures for all.

Building Arkansas’s Future – One Student at a Time

Over 60% of Arkansas’ K–12 students may be eligible for an ACE scholarship, yet many remain stuck in underperforming schools solely due to their zip code. Every child deserves access to a quality education—no matter where they live

Over 70% of families WANT school choice, but only a fraction have access. ACE Scholarships is changing that by offering partial scholarships to eager students.

ACE vs. The Status Quo

ACE partner school students compared to their lower income public school peers.

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Higher Proficiency in Math

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Higher Proficiency in Reading

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Graduation Rate in ACE Partner Schools

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Graduation Rate in Arkansas Schools

Families choose what works – not zip codes.

Our Model Works

Since launching in 2018, ACE Arkansas has provided a solution.

Last year, almost 3,700 students applied for an ACE scholarship—but more than 400 were turned away largely due to a lack of funding. The demand is real and the results are proven, but we need your help.

Average School Tuition Cost

(K-8) $7,722    (HS) $9,008

Average Family Contribution

(K-8) $3,196  (HS) $3,967

Average Scholarship Amount

(K-8) $2,934    (HS) $3,709

Average Household Size

4.8

Average Household Income

$59,696

ACE partners with families, donors, and private schools to provide equal access to quality education for Arkansas students, empowering lower-income families with scholarships, support, and the freedom to choose the learning environment that best fits their children’s needs.

2,934

Open Seats
in Arkansas Schools

108

Partner Schools
Across the State

The ACE Model

Here’s How Your Gift Works

Donate

Thank you for choosing to donate to ACE Scholarships Arkansas.

For donations up to $50,000, please fill out the donation form below and click the Secure Payment button to submit.

For gifts over $50,000, or for additional ways to donate, please reach out to: Erik Billinger at [email protected] or (303) 407-0625.

See how far your donation can go!

Your Support Give Once Monthly
10 children for a year $35,000 $3,000
5 children for a year $17,500 $1,500
2 children for a year $7,000 $600
1 child for a year $3,500 $300
1 child for a semester $1,750 $150
1 child for a quarter $875 $75

 

Your Support Give Once Monthly
10 children
for a year
$35,000 $3,000
5 children
for a year
$17,500 $1,500
2 children
for a year
$7,000 $600
1 child
for a year
$3,500 $300
1 child
for a semester
$1,750 $150
1 child
for a quarter
$875 $75

ACE Scholarships Arkansas Tax Credit Program

Thank you for choosing to donate to the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids program through ACE Scholarships Arkansas.

For tax credit donations up to $50,000, please fill out the donation form below and click the Secure Payment button to submit.

For donations greater than $50,000, or to donate stock, please contact Erik Billinger, Chief Development Officer, at [email protected] or (303) 407-0625.

Please Note: to participate in the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids program, you will need to fill out the state required PIAK Tax Credit Application Form.

👆 Required Form Here!

Example:

$10,000 Donation to ACE
(4 Scholarships)

$10,000 State Tax Credit

$0 Cost to Taxpayer

Every Gift. Every Student. Every Step Forward.

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State Partner Schools

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Scholarships Delivered

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Scholarships Delivered

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Total Amount of Scholarships Delivered

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Total Amount of Scholarships Delivered

Since its founding in Arkansas in 2018, ACE Arkansas families have accepted more than 12,000 scholarships totaling over $34 million. ACE Scholarships has also established partnerships with 108 partner schools throughout the state. During the 2025/26 school year 3,501 scholarships were delivered and the demand continues. Our vision is that every child has access to a quality education, so our work here is not done.

Hannah
Arkansas

As the mom of two girls, Hannah’s mother Deanna struggles to find adequate words to express her deep appreciation for ACE Scholarships.

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Arkansas Leadership

Chief Development Officer
Erik Billinger

Arkansas Board of Advisors