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What does the new EMA status, "Scholarship Choice Confirmed," mean for your student?
EMA has recently begun updating student statuses with a new term: Scholarship Choice Confirmed. This status means that your student's application has been approved and they have been determined eligible for a scholarship. However, this does not mean that your student has been funded for the selected school year. It simply confirms that they have […]
Learn MoreDo you have questions about Step Up’s new family, provider, or school handbooks — or our updated purchasing guides? Explore the information below for helpful guidance and answers to your questions about these resources, along with other useful content available on our website:
For an overview of what’s changed in all of Step Up’s program handbooks (guardian, provider and schools) as well as our Private School/PEP Purchasing Guide: Take a look at these resources using these helpful links: And for a look at what’s new in the FES-UA Purchasing Guide as well as a link to the new […]
Learn MoreDo I need to report the Transportation Stipend as income on my taxes?
No. The Florida Legislature has determined that the Transportation Stipend is not considered taxable income and does not need to be reported on your tax return.
Learn MoreMy student attends a virtual school. Can we use the Transportation Stipend for field trips or other travel related to assignments?
No, students enrolled in virtual schools are not eligible to receive the Transportation Stipend.
Learn MoreI have students attending different public schools, can I get more than one Transportation Stipend?
No, each household can only receive one Transportation Stipend per school year if at least one student on their application is found eligible. To be eligible, a student needs to be enrolled in a public school different from their assigned public school.
Learn MoreWhat is the amount of the Transportation Stipend?
The Transportation Stipend is a one-time payment of $750 per household per school year. Disbursement of funds are to be completed by December 15, 2026. For more information, please view our Transportation Stipend Parent Handbook
Learn MoreI applied for a Transportation Stipend for my student to attend another public school. Can I also apply for another scholarship?
No. Only one student is needed to be found eligible for the Transportation Stipend for the household. The student found eligible on the household's Transportation Stipend application cannot be approved for another scholarship. Watch this video to learn more about the Transportation Stipend.
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