The McKay Scholarship Program will be included in the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program’s Unique Abilities category beginning July 1. Present McKay families will stay in their present public or private school choice environment. Read further!
Also, they may use the extra alternatives offered under the FES UA education savings account model to personalize their child’s educational experience further to meet their requirements.
What is the McKay Scholarship Program?
The McKay Scholarship Program is a state-funded program that allows parents of students with disabilities to select the academic environment that best meets their child’s educational requirements.
Eligible students may choose to attend a participating private school or another public school in their home town or nearby district.
Scholarship Terms
The scholarship is valid until you graduate from high school, return to public school, or reach the age of 22. Whatever comes first
It is important to note that if you are receiving a McKay private school scholarship and wish to transfer to a public school, your parents must notify the district.
The number of public schools from which you can choose will be determined by the district.
To re-establish your eligibility for the private school, you must participate in an October or February student survey.
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McKay Scholarship Eligibility
To be eligible for a McKay Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Have an active 504 Plan or Individual Education Plan (IEP) documenting a disability,
- Be at least 5 years old and under 22 by September 1 of the scholarship year,
- Be a current Florida public school student, and
- Have attended public school in Florida during the previous school year (as reported in both the October and February FTE counts).
How to Apply
Fill out an Intent to Participate form on the FLDOE School Choice website (www.floridaschoolchoice.org).
- Click on McKay Scholarships, Parents, and Apply for McKay Scholarship. Follow the instructions on the page.
- Once accomplished, save the Confirmation Number. Check the status of the application.
- Within 30 days after filing the Intent, the district will publicize the child’s eligibility status and matrix number on its website. If a parent provides an email address, they will be alerted. The Intent must be filed before the child withdraws from public school.
Deadline for Full Scholarship Award
To receive the full scholarship amount, you must submit your intent by July 3rd and be registered and enrolled by August 2nd.
Those who submit their intent by September 2nd will receive 75% of the scholarship amount. Enroll by October 2nd.
To be eligible, you must fill out an intent form by December 3 and enrol by January 2 to receive 50% of the scholarship amount.
Additionally, to be eligible for 25% of this scholarship, submit your intent form by January 31st. To be eligible for the scholarship, you must enrol by March 2nd.
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