Impact Aid Program Funding

Available for Districts Enrolling Military and Federally Connected Students

APS is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants based on the number of military and federal connected families in Arlington, which includes military families, federally connected families, and families living on military bases. The grants from these programs will become part of our general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education.

APS will open a brief survey for Federal Impact Aid in ParentVUE to identify federally connected students.

Impact Aid Survey Form – Opens Oct. 7, 2025

Log into your ParentVUE account to complete the survey.

Complete the Survey in ParentVUE

How the Funds are Used

Federal Impact Aid provides revenue to local education agencies to mitigate costs of educating children in areas impacted by federal activity. The Impact Aid policy was designed to compensate local school districts for the local funding share that is reduced or eliminated because of a Federal presence that is not taxable. School districts with federal lands, military installations, federal low-rent housing or Indian Trust land within their boundaries lose local revenues. Impact Aid is designed to compensate school districts for this lost revenue. Impact Aid goes into the general fund and is intended to offset the costs (e.g. staff, facilities, and transportation) associated with educating military dependent children and other special groups.

Learn More: Impact Aid Grants FAQ