Here’s what each Application status in EMA means for your student:

• Draft – Not yet submitted. Complete all sections, upload documents, and submit.
• Submitted – Received but not yet reviewed. Check back soon.
• Pending – Under review. No action needed — just check back later.
• On Hold – More information or documents are needed.
• Complete – Review is finished.
• Eligible – Student has been found eligible for the scholarship applied for.

Here are the Scholarship statuses in EMA for your student:

• Pending – Your student’s eligibility status is still under review. Please monitor your EMA account for updates.
• Awarded – Your application was approved, and the student has been determined eligible for a scholarship. Please note, your student has not yet been “funded” for the applying school year.
• Funded – Your student’s scholarship has been funded to your EMA account. You may now utilize the funds in your account.
• Pending Review – A New student was determined eligible, but at this time the scholarship may not be awarded for this school year because priority is given to Renewal students and space may not be available.
• Declined – You have indicated to Step Up For Students that you do not intend to utilize the scholarship for this school year. If you decide to apply for the following school year, you will be considered a “new” applicant.
• Withdrawn – You have received scholarship funding but have opted to not continue in your program for this school year.
• Denied – Your student has not been deemed “eligible” for the scholarship you applied for at this time. If you feel that this is not correct, please contact us to ensure all qualifying information has been received.

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 right of their chosen scholarship program.