Verified routes and limits of this research
Checked October 13, 2026.
| Program | Geographic/grade fit | Funding | 2026–27 status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step Up private-school scholarships | Florida resident eligible for K–12 public-school enrollment; participating-school rules apply | Amount varies by county/grade; do not assume it equals tuition | New applications through November 15, 2026; funding/enrollment conditions remain |
| CSF Massachusetts | Massachusetts residents, age five or older in K–8, meeting income guidelines and attending participating settings | Partial scholarship; amount depends on fees and other aid | Provider says 2026–27 applications are open; final closing date not stated |
| Ohio EdChoice Expansion | Ohio program; verify full student and school criteria | Official fact-sheet index describes income-adjusted awards | Indexed FY27 sheet says applications through June 30, 2027; direct PDF access failed, so confirm before using |
The Ohio entry is a research lead, not a completed eligibility determination. No universal nationwide grant or guaranteed full-tuition award is claimed.
Florida: eligible does not mean every application has equal priority
Step Up’s current page accepts qualifying residents regardless of household income while describing priority for renewals and specified lower-income/foster-care categories. Use the current income-priority and participating-school instructions rather than assuming the order does not matter. Official program page
Renewal applicants seeking priority had an April 30, 2026 deadline; later applications can be treated as new. The provider lists exceptions to the standard application window. Ask the organization which exception applies instead of assuming a generic late application is valid. Application page
Massachusetts: check the family contribution
CSF Massachusetts explicitly describes partial scholarships and requires a family contribution. It also links an income chart and participating locations. Review those current records before enrolling, especially when comparing a school with a learning center. CSF Massachusetts
Suggested questions: How is other school aid included? What contribution is expected? Which fees are excluded? Is the award renewable, and what annual documents are required? Do not apply a national CSF average or another state’s award ceiling to this program.
Ohio: use the current official record
The Department of Education and Workforce has a 2026–27 resource set. Its indexed FY27 fact sheet describes the maximum-award income threshold at 450% of the federal poverty level, but the full sheet could not be opened during this research. No family-size dollar threshold or award amount is reproduced here. Official resources
Before treating this entry as actionable, review the working current fact sheet with the provider and proposed school, including participation, application process, award adjustments, and timing.
Calculate the amount your family still needs
Illustrative example: tuition is $9,500 and confirmed support is $6,000. The tuition gap is $3,500, before uniforms, transport, meals, or other charges. A scholarship approval is not evidence that every related cost is covered.
Ask the school for an itemized written total and the provider for payment dates. Confirm whether an enrollment deposit is refundable if funding is not awarded. Never count a pending application as approved support.
