Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
Private Donors Tuition Assistance (PreK through 8th grade)
Due to the generosity of private donors, diocesan scholarships, and our St. Anastasia Endowment Fund, we are able to provide families with financial assistance. In order to qualify for a need-based St. Anastasia Scholarship, families are requested to complete a separate Grant & Aid Application. To apply, log into the Family Portal, Financial section and click on the Grant & Aid application.
The average award ranges from $250 to $2,000 per child. Assistance is available on a first come, first serve basis and must be applied for each year. The amount of the award is confidentially determined by a committee of school administrators who use a sliding scale, which is based on the information provided by the family and the objective need amount that is calculated by FACTS.
Returning Students Deadline: Applications are reviewed quarterly.
New Families: Financial aid is available for those who qualify. FACTS Grant & Aid Application for New Families
Due to the generosity of private donors, diocesan scholarships, and our St. Anastasia Endowment Fund, we are able to provide families with financial assistance. In order to qualify for a need-based St. Anastasia Scholarship, families are requested to complete a separate Grant & Aid Application. To apply, log into the Family Portal, Financial section and click on the Grant & Aid application.
The average award ranges from $250 to $2,000 per child. Assistance is available on a first come, first serve basis and must be applied for each year. The amount of the award is confidentially determined by a committee of school administrators who use a sliding scale, which is based on the information provided by the family and the objective need amount that is calculated by FACTS.
Returning Students Deadline: Applications are reviewed quarterly.
New Families: Financial aid is available for those who qualify. FACTS Grant & Aid Application for New Families
Step Up For Students
Step Up For Students is a state-approved nonprofit scholarship funding organization that helps administer three types of scholarships for Florida schoolchildren: the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program (FTC), the Florida Empowerment Scholarship for lower-income families and the Gardiner Scholarship for children with diagnosed special needs which are listed on the Gardiner website. The Income based scholarships are once in – always in. Proof of income is only needed with your initial application to qualify.
Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (Kindergarten through 8th grade)
The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) is based on financial need. For example, the income threshold for a family of four was $47K last year. Families may qualify for approximately $6,400 in tuition assistance per student. Families who are renewing their application for the 2021-2022 school year should complete their renewal application in as soon as possible. For more information, the application, qualifications and deadline dates can be found by going to www.stepupforstudents.org. State funding is limited so apply early.
Renewal Families Open Date: February 2021
Renewal Families Deadline: June 1, 2021 for full award amount.
Step Up will continue to accept application after June 1, but cannot assure those received after that date will be processed in time to receive a full award.
New Families: Applications are now open (APPLY EARLY!)
Family Empowerment Scholarship (Kindergarten through 8th grade)
The new Family Empowerment Scholarship is also based on financial need. For example, the income threshold for a family of four was $77k last year. For new families that qualify, the student is eligible to enroll if entering into kindergarten or has spent the prior school year (2020-2021) at a Florida public school. Families may qualify for more than $6,400 in tuition assistance. Families who are renewing their application for the 2021-2022 school year should complete their renewal application as soon as possible. Last year this was not necessary, however it is now a requirement for the 2021-2022 school year.
Renewal Families Open Date: February 2021
Renewal Families Deadline: June 1, 2021 for full award amount.
New Families: Applications are now open (APPLY EARLY!)
For more information regarding FES Scholarship, the application, qualifications and deadline dates can be found by going to https://www.stepupforstudents.org/ State funding is limited so apply early.
Family Empowerment Scholarship FAQs
Gardiner Scholarships (PreK through 8th Grade)
This program is for students with a medically diagnosed physical condition, current IEP and/or other disability. The application, qualifications and deadline dates can be found by going to www.stepupforstudents.org.
Gardiner Scholarship FAQs
Step Up For Students Helpful Information:
McKay Scholarships
This program is for K-8 students with disabilities who are documented as having a disability such as speech or language impairment or a specific learning disability. Students must have been at a public school for the prior year (new applicants) and have a current IEP or 504 accommodation plan. The application, qualifications, and deadline dates can be found by going to www.floridaschoolchoice.org.
McKay Scholarship Program FAQs
Early Learning Coalition
The state of Florida provides VPK for Pre-K 4 half day programs at no charge to parents. For details visit: https://www.elcslc.org
Step Up For Students is a state-approved nonprofit scholarship funding organization that helps administer three types of scholarships for Florida schoolchildren: the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program (FTC), the Florida Empowerment Scholarship for lower-income families and the Gardiner Scholarship for children with diagnosed special needs which are listed on the Gardiner website. The Income based scholarships are once in – always in. Proof of income is only needed with your initial application to qualify.
Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (Kindergarten through 8th grade)
The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) is based on financial need. For example, the income threshold for a family of four was $47K last year. Families may qualify for approximately $6,400 in tuition assistance per student. Families who are renewing their application for the 2021-2022 school year should complete their renewal application in as soon as possible. For more information, the application, qualifications and deadline dates can be found by going to www.stepupforstudents.org. State funding is limited so apply early.
Renewal Families Open Date: February 2021
Renewal Families Deadline: June 1, 2021 for full award amount.
Step Up will continue to accept application after June 1, but cannot assure those received after that date will be processed in time to receive a full award.
New Families: Applications are now open (APPLY EARLY!)
Family Empowerment Scholarship (Kindergarten through 8th grade)
The new Family Empowerment Scholarship is also based on financial need. For example, the income threshold for a family of four was $77k last year. For new families that qualify, the student is eligible to enroll if entering into kindergarten or has spent the prior school year (2020-2021) at a Florida public school. Families may qualify for more than $6,400 in tuition assistance. Families who are renewing their application for the 2021-2022 school year should complete their renewal application as soon as possible. Last year this was not necessary, however it is now a requirement for the 2021-2022 school year.
Renewal Families Open Date: February 2021
Renewal Families Deadline: June 1, 2021 for full award amount.
New Families: Applications are now open (APPLY EARLY!)
For more information regarding FES Scholarship, the application, qualifications and deadline dates can be found by going to https://www.stepupforstudents.org/ State funding is limited so apply early.
Family Empowerment Scholarship FAQs
Gardiner Scholarships (PreK through 8th Grade)
This program is for students with a medically diagnosed physical condition, current IEP and/or other disability. The application, qualifications and deadline dates can be found by going to www.stepupforstudents.org.
Gardiner Scholarship FAQs
Step Up For Students Helpful Information:
- All applicants must have an active e-mail address to create an online application. If an applicant created an account in the past, the same email address should be used to apply for the 2021-22 school year.
- Parents can upload documents immediately to their online application. They can also submit required documents via fax.
- Submit all requested documents. If any documents are missing from the application, your request will go to the bottom of the list.
- There is just one application to complete for the FTC and the FES Scholarship.
- Most of the communication from Step Up is via email, so check your emails often.
McKay Scholarships
This program is for K-8 students with disabilities who are documented as having a disability such as speech or language impairment or a specific learning disability. Students must have been at a public school for the prior year (new applicants) and have a current IEP or 504 accommodation plan. The application, qualifications, and deadline dates can be found by going to www.floridaschoolchoice.org.
McKay Scholarship Program FAQs
Early Learning Coalition
The state of Florida provides VPK for Pre-K 4 half day programs at no charge to parents. For details visit: https://www.elcslc.org