2025-2026 Florida School Choice Applications

Posted January 30, 2025- | |

School Choice Scholarships are available for students entering kindergarten through grade 12. Entering Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 students may apply for the Unique Abilities Scholarship.

Important Dates

  • February 1, 2025 – Florida School Choice Scholarship application opens for renewal and new applicants. New applicants can apply for the 2025-2026 school year through Step Up for Students. 
  • April 30, 2025 – Renewal application deadline. Applications received after April 30, 2025 will be processed as new students. 

Key Information & New Steps for Scholarship Applicants

Here is some helpful information to be aware of, including a new step that families will need to complete this year:

  • Application checklist: For a list of documents that may be needed when a family applies, please click here.
  • Priority deadline: To ensure renewing students receive priority for the Private School Scholarship and the Unique Abilities Scholarship, families must submit their application by Wednesday, April 30. After this date, all students will be processed as “new students” due to legislative changes for this year.
  • New step for families: Once a student is found eligible, the family will be asked to “Accept” or “Decline” the scholarship. Once accepted, the student’s status will be updated to “Awarded.” Please monitor your email for future updates about enrollment.
  • Step Up for Students is here to help: In addition to their regular hours, their team will be available to assist families this weekend from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.