K-12 students regardless of household income, who are residents of Florida and eligible to enroll in a K-12 public school, can receive a scholarship worth an average of $8,000 to attend a private school that best meets their academic needs.
Apply for a scholarship through Step Up For Students. If approved, you can use the scholarship to attend an eligible private school, and any remaining funds can be accessed through your education savings account to further support your child's educational needs.
Scholarships vary by county and grade but are worth an average of $8,000. Once awarded a scholarship, work with your selected participating private school to enroll your student through the Step Up For Students EMA platform. You will be notified when it is time to log into your account to approve scholarship funds to be issued directly to your school electronically. The scholarship awards will first pay for tuition and fees at eligible private schools.
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