Income-based Scholarship
Renewal Family: We are now accepting applications from renewal families for the 2016-17 school year.
If your child is using an FTC income-based scholarship for the 2015-16 school year, click here to apply for the 2016-17 school year. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis (giving priority to renewal families) so apply early.
New Family: The 2016-17 school year application will become available in the spring. To receive notifications, please click here to sign up for our 2016-17 income-based interest list.
We are no longer accepting applications or supporting documents for the 2015-16 school year.
(Reminder: Children in foster care or in out-of-home care may apply year round.)
Special Needs Scholarship
Renewal Family: Apply for the 2015-2016 school year.
New Family: Apply for the 2015-2016 school year.
Sign up to receive notifications about the 2016-17 application season.
PARENT HANDBOOK: Click here to view the Parent Handbook.
PROVIDER HANDBOOK: Click here to view the Provider Handbook.
PREAPPROVED EXPENSES: Click here to view see a list of Preapproved Expenses.
Lawsuit Updates
News and Events
- Southern Wine & Spirits of America Celebrates $100 Million Commitment to the Step Up For Students Scholarship Program with a Statewide Book Drive (11/20/2015)
- Wyndham Vacation Ownership Funds 171 Scholarships with $1 Million Contribution to Step Up For Students (11/17/2015)
- Step Up For Students Earns Highest Rating from Charity Watchdog for Third Consecutive Year (10/26/2015)

