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It's not too late to apply for a Transportation Stipend!

Dear Parent/Guardian, 

There's still time to apply for a 2024-25 Transportation Stipend for your child! Apply today to secure your stipend before the funds are all gone! Please continue reading for helpful information on the Transportation Stipend and how to apply.

About the Transportation Stipend

The Transportation Stipend is available to households, regardless of income, with student(s) in K-8 who are Florida residents. As long as funds remain available, students who attend a non-virtual public school that is different than their assigned school may be eligible for the Transportation Stipend. For more detailed information on scholarship eligibility, please review the Parent/Guardian Handbook. 

The Transportation Stipend will be worth $750, and the stipends are issued per household, not per student. 
 
Act Now! Funds are limited for the 2024-25 school year. Please apply as soon as possible for the best chance of receiving a stipend before funds run out. Priority is given to those students who received a Transportation Scholarship during the 2023-24 school year. Any remaining stipends will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Apply for a Transportation Stipend

Families apply through EMA (Education Market Assistant). We encourage you to read the helpful information and view the available resources provided below before getting started. 

Documents Required

For the 2024-25 school year, families must upload one of the following documents when submitting their application:

• A copy of the student’s public school progress report 
• A copy of the student’s public school report card 
• A printout or screenshot from the student’s online grade portal 
• A letter from the student’s school on school letterhead 

Uploaded documents must include the student’s name, school name, school address, school year, and current enrollment status. 

Additional Information

• There is no fee to apply.  

• After submitting your application, Step Up For Students and the Florida Department of Education will work together to determine your student’s eligibility. This process may take several weeks. 

• You will need a valid email address to create an EMA account. Please use an email address you check regularly. If you have previously created an EMA Account, you will utilize the same account to apply for the 2024-25 Transportation Stipend. With EMA, families manage their student’s scholarships across multiple programs using a single account. 

Resources

📋 How to Create an EMA Account

📋 How to Apply For a Transportation Stipend

📋 How to Add Students to an EMA Account

📽️ Transportation Stipend Application Process (Please skip to 3:41 mark for adding students and 4:06 mark for application instructions.) 

Questions?

Thank you,

Step Up For Students

Did you know your family may also qualify for a New Worlds Scholarship Account? If your VPK or K-5 student is struggling in reading and/or math, they may be eligible. For more detailed information and to sign up for the interest list, please click here.