- To ensure your family receives the full award of the state scholarship, your student should be completely enrolled at Real Life Christian Academy.
- Please supply the Finance Office with all necessary scholarship documentation by June 1st of the new school year.
- State scholarships will not cover the entire cost of tuition. Parent/Guardian will be responsible for any remaining balance due.
At Real Life Christian Academy, we want every family who feels called here to be able to say yes to that call — and Florida's school choice scholarships help make that possible for many of our families.
The State of Florida has multiple School Choice programs to assist you with tuition, with an average award of $8,000 per year. We encourage all families to explore these scholarships — they are available to every student, regardless of income. Website information is listed below.
What You Need To Know
Important Details
Scholarships We Accept
Real Life Christian Academy accepts the following school choice scholarships, all administered through Step Up For Students.
Step Up For Students
Step Up For Students is one of Florida’s Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) — organizations that help manage and administer the state’s approved scholarship programs. This is your starting point for learning more and applying.
Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES)
Open to eligible K-12 students statewide, regardless of household income, to help with private school tuition and fees.
https://www.stepupforstudents.org/scholarships/private-school/
Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA)
For students ages 3-22 with a qualifying diagnosis, providing funds families can direct toward tuition and other approved educational expenses.
https://www.stepupforstudents.org/scholarships/unique-abilities/
A Note on Special Education Services
A parentally placed private school student with a disability does not have an individual right to receive some or all of the special education and related services that the student would receive if enrolled in a public school under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Once you've explored your scholarship options, we'd love to walk with you through applying to Real Life Christian Academy.
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