The Enrollment Process
Accepting Your Child's Scholarship
Before scholarship funds can be released, there are a few important steps that must be completed to ensure your student is properly enrolled and eligible for funding. These steps help confirm enrollment at an eligible private school and allow Step Up For Students to begin coordinating with your school and the Florida Department of Education.
Below is a quick overview of what to expect as you move through the Enrollment Process. Taking these steps promptly will help avoid delays and keep your student on track to receive scholarship funding.


Step 1
Accept Your Child's Scholarship
Once eligibility has been confirmed, you’ll be asked by email to log back in to your EMA account and either accept or decline your student’s scholarship as listed under “Action Items” on your dashboard.

Step 2
Share Your Student’s Award ID

Step 3
Review and Approve the Enrollment
Enrollment Deadlines
2025-26 School Year Enrollment Deadline Dates | Funds Delivered To Step Up |
June 15* | August 1* |
July 15* | September 1* |
September 15 | November 1 |
December 15 | February 1 |
February 15 | April 1 |
* There are two funding dates for the first quarter