Program: General
We’ve found “21” articles in category archives for “General”
Recommended For You
How do I find a provider for the items or services my student needs?
How to Find a Provider in EMA Watch this video to follow along in a few easy steps.
Learn MoreWhat are the possible statuses on my student’s application and what do they mean?
Here’s what each Application status in EMA means for your student: Here are the Scholarship statuses in EMA for your student: To check your student’s scholarship status:Log into your EMA account and go to My Students in the left menu → Find your student → Find their tile where their status is displayed to the […]
Learn MoreHow do I provide my Florida proof of residency?
To verify Florida residency, documents must: Note: Renewal students (received funds in 2025–26) still need valid documentation Submitting documentationAll applications must have two different document types. What “Current” MeansDocuments must be: If You Don’t Have Standard DocumentsYou may submit a letter explaining your situation. The processing team will review and determine: Social Security Number A […]
Learn MoreWhat is the scholarship amount for my county?
You can view the current FTC/FES-EO and PEP scholarship amounts here. You can view the FES-UA scholarship amounts here. Please note: The scholarship amounts are established annually by the Florida Legislature in the state budget.
Learn MoreMy student was attending a private school on scholarship, but now we attend a public school. What happened to my scholarship? Am I eligible for anything else?
If you had a Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO), Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA), or PEP Scholarship and enrolled in a public school, your scholarship will end and the remaining funds will be returned to the state. As a public-school student, you may be eligible for a Transportation Stipend.
Learn MoreWhat if my child is confirmed and funded for PEP, but I decide I want to return to Home Education through my public school district? How does withdrawal work?
You may withdraw from PEP at any time by logging into EMA and selecting “Decline.”• If you already withdrew from Home Education after accepting PEP: you will need to reestablish your Home Education Program by sending a new Letter of Intent to your school district.• If you did not withdraw from Home Education: declining PEP […]
Learn MoreCan I apply for more than one scholarship at a time for my child?
No. Florida law allows only one active scholarship application per student at a time. If your child is denied, or if you decline a choice-confirmed scholarship, you may then submit an application for a different scholarship. For more information, you can view program handbooks on the “Resources” tab of our website.
Learn MoreI’m active-duty military and currently live out of state, but I’ve been assigned to a base in Florida and plan to move soon. Are my children eligible for a scholarship?
Yes. If you are an active-duty member of the United States Armed Forces and have been given permanent change of station orders to move to Florida, you will be eligible for the Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO), Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA) and the PEP Scholarship before you make your move. You can apply with your newly […]
Learn More
