2026–27 Scholarship Application Season Opens February 1

Apply Now: Step Up For Students: Scholarships For PreK-12 In Florida

Prepare Your Documents

Families are encouraged to gather required documents in advance. A list of acceptable documents is available through Step Up For Students.

Important Reminder: Proof of Residency

• All applications must include two different proof of residency documents
• Both documents must be from the same primary or secondary guardian
• Accepted documents are listed in the Step Up document guide

Key Application Deadlines

• Application Opens: Sunday, February 1
• Priority Deadlines: Thursday, April 30
  • To receive renewal priority, applications must be submitted by:
  • After this date, students will be processed as new applicants.

2026–27 Tuition & Fees

At this time, tuition and fee submissions for the 2026–27 school year are not yet being processed. Additional information will be shared in the coming weeks.

2025–26 Quarter 3 Funding Distribution

• Funds will arrive to Step Up by February 1
• Disbursement to student accounts will begin shortly after
• Funding occurs on a rolling basis and may take up to two weeks
• Families will receive notification once accounts are funded
• Please continue monitoring your EMA account 
• Invoices will appear as accounts are funded.