Step Up for Students: Scholarship Applications Opening Soon!

Are you considering Lakeland Institute for Learning for your child? Now is the perfect time to prepare! Step Up for Students will be opening scholarship applications on February 1, 2025, providing families with financial assistance to access quality education.

Why Apply for a Step Up for Students Scholarship?

At LIfL, we believe every child deserves a learning environment where they can thrive. Step Up for Students helps make that possible by covering tuition costs, allowing families to choose the best educational setting for their child.

Types of Scholarships Available

1️⃣ Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) & Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES-EO)

✔️ Helps cover private school tuition & fees

✔️ Available for K-12 students based on income eligibility

2️⃣ Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA)

✔️ Designed for students with special needs

✔️ Provides funding for tuition, therapy, curriculum, and other educational resources

3️⃣ Hope Scholarship

✔️ Supports students who have experienced bullying, harassment, or violence

✔️ Offers tuition assistance for private school enrollment

What This Means for Your Family

By securing a Step Up for Students scholarship, your child can benefit from

✔️ Individualized instruction in a supportive, small-class environment

✔️ Specialized services like access to behavioral, speech, and academic support

✔️ Opportunities for growth through extracurricular activities, field trips, and transition programs

How to Prepare

✅ Visit the Step Up for Students website to check eligibility requirements.

✅ Gather necessary documents (income verification, IEP/diagnosis if applicable).

✅ Be ready to apply as soon as applications open—funding is limited!

If you’re interested in enrolling your child at Lakeland Institute for Learning, now is the time to start the process! Have questions? Contact us—we’re happy to help guide you through the scholarship application.

Blog Post written by:
Lakeland Institute for Learning
LIFL Administration