The now-universal voucher program allows any Florida student, regardless of income, district of residence, or previous public school attendance, to receive public funds for private education.
Be a U.S. Citizen or an eligible non-citizen. Must have been a Florida resident for at least one year. Be a degree-seeking student (A.A., A.S., or bachelor's degree program). Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
In Florida, a student must score two standard deviations above the mean or higher in order to meet the intellectual criterion for the gifted program. In conjunction with the psychologist's testing, a checklist of gifted student behavioral characteristics is completed by one or more teachers familiar with the student.
To qualify for a school voucher in Florida, your child must meet one of the following criteria: Select the private school and apply for the admission of his or her student. Florida students who are eligible to enroll in K-12 grades. The student's household income level does not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level.
Eligible Florida families must meet the following requirements: • Be U.S. citizens or qualified noncitizens, • Be legal residents of the state, • Be a family with a minor child living with a custodial parent or caretaker relative or a pregnant woman, and • Must earn less than 185% of the federal poverty level.
Be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. A student's residency and citizenship status are determined by the postsecondary institution. Questions regarding such status should be directed to the financial aid office or admissions office of the institution the student plans to attend.
State Grants Student must be a Florida Resident. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Eligible non-Citizen. Must be a Pell grant recipient. Demonstrates exceptional financial need (i.e. they have a low EFC/SAI) Enrollment of at least half-time status (6 credit hours) Has NOT obtained a bachelor's or professional degree.
Are We Eligible? Scholarships are available to all students, regardless of household income, who are residents of Florida and eligible to enroll in a K-12 public school. Students whose household income is between 185% and 400% of the federal poverty level as outlined in the income priority guidelines.