Florida Tax Credit Scholarship/ Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FTC/FES-EO)

Need-based

Local

Overview

The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program (FTC) offers $7,700 in average for residents of Florida. Priority will be given to families whose household income is 400% of poverty or below as outlined in the income priority guidelines or who meet the following criteria: renewing students of the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship and/or Family Empowerment Scholarship, children in foster care or out-of-home care, homeless children. To apply, you must submit financial documents.

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 November 21, 2024

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.stepupforstudents.org

What you'll need

Other

This scholarship requires something a bit different!

FAQ

How do I know if I'm a resident of my state?

Each state has its own rules about who counts as a resident. Most states require you to live and work in a state for at least one year. Your college may also request some documentation that shows that you plan to live in the state long-term––like a driver's license or a lease.

The best way to find out what is required in your state is to contact your college directly. We prepared an email for you to make it easy! Make sure to fill in the blanks with your own info and situation.

DRAFT MESSAGE TO YOUR COLLEGE To: Registrar's Office
Dear College Administrator, My name is [Your Name] and my student ID number is [###]. I'm a [current / prospective student] at [college name], and I'm writing to see if I have met the requirements for residency. I have lived in [state name] for [number of years / months] and during that time I have [rented an apartment / worked / sent my children to school / paid taxes]. If there is any documentation that I need to provide to show my residency, I would be more than happy to send it your way. Even the in-state rate will be challenging for me to cover, so I would really appreciate any help you can give me! Thanks in advance. Regards, [Your Name]

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to?

To prioritize your scholarship applications, think about which scholarships you have the best chance of getting (the most specific ones, with more than one winner), the ones due the soonest, and the ones that are awarding the most money.

Tip: We recommend you make a schedule for yourself to follow to stay organized and on track throughout the scholarship application season! You can always ask a Mos advisor for help.