Program: Parent PEP
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I see that the PEP Scholarship is now at capacity, can I request an exception?
No, there are no capacity exceptions for the Private School Scholarship and PEP Scholarship programs.
Learn MoreMy student was awarded the PEP Scholarship for 2026-27 but I no longer want it. What do I need to do?
Please review the following options and take the action listed. INTERESTED IN THE PRIVATE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP: If you would like to switch your student to the Private School Scholarship, please do not take any action in EMA. Simply call us at 877-735-7837 to let us know you’d like to request this change and we will help you through this process. If you opt to switch […]
Learn MoreMy student has the PEP Scholarship for the 2025-26 school year and I wanted to add a sibling to the scholarship for 2026-27. Are they at risk of not receiving one?
The PEP Scholarship is at capacity for new students for the 2026–27 school year but scholarships are available for renewing PEP students. This means that, after being found eligible and accepting the scholarship, a renewing student’s status will update to “Awarded” but the new student’s status will update to “At Capacity” because the new student is on the “At Capacity” list. While we cannot guarantee that […]
Learn MoreHow is prioritization for the PEP Scholarship determined?
Per Florida statute 1002.395, scholarship funding organizations (SFOs), like Step Up For Students, must give priority to eligible renewal students who received a scholarship during the previous school year. Then, new scholarships are provided on a first-come, first-served basis unless the student is seeking income prioritization. At this time, the PEP Scholarship is at capacity […]
Learn MoreMy student received a different scholarship in 2025-26, but I wanted to apply for the PEP Scholarship for them for 2026-27. Are they at risk of not receiving one?
A student’s renewal status is tied to the scholarship program they benefited from in the prior year. If you are applying for the PEP Scholarship for a student who received a different scholarship in the 2025-26 school year, the student will be considered a new student for the PEP Scholarship. Interested families may still apply; however, we cannot guarantee […]
Learn MoreI heard the PEP Scholarship is At Capacity, but I already applied. How do I know if my student was awarded a scholarship?
If your student was determined eligible for the PEP Scholarship and you accepted their scholarship, the student’s status will update to either “Awarded” or “At Capacity.” If the status is “Awarded,” then a scholarship is available for your student. Please keep in mind that being awarded a scholarship does not guarantee funding as additional requirements, including income prioritization, are considered prior to PEP […]
Learn MoreAre PEP Scholarship funds available for the 2026-27 school year?
The PEP Scholarship is at capacity for new students for the 2026–27 school year. This means we are not able to award the PEP Scholarship to any additional new students at this time. Interested families may still apply; however, we cannot guarantee that more scholarships will become available for the 2026-27 school year. Any new students who are found eligible and who accept the scholarship will be added to our “At […]
Learn MoreI heard the PEP Scholarship is At Capacity, but my student received the PEP Scholarship in 2025-26. Are they at risk of not receiving one for 2026-27?
The PEP Scholarship is at capacity for new students for the 2026–27 school year. At this time, scholarships are available for renewing PEP students, but we encourage you to submit your application soon since the deadline to apply is April 30, 2026. Please keep in mind that additional requirements are considered prior to PEP Scholarship funding.
Learn MoreCan I be reimbursed for a camera if my student needs one for a photography or videography course?
Yes! Cameras are eligible for reimbursement under all scholarships (PEP, Unique Abilities, and Private School) as equipment for an elective course within the Instructional Material category. They are typically considered equipment for art-related courses such as photography or videography. When submitting a reimbursement for a camera in EMA, in the Item/Service Details drop-downs you should: […]
Learn MoreWhen are applications available for the 2026-27 school year?
On Sunday, February 1, applications for Private School, Unique Abilities and PEP Scholarships will be available for the 2026-27 school year. As you prepare for the year ahead, here are a few important reminders to help everything go smoothly: Please subscribe to our Interest List to receive helpful resources and timely reminders.
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