What are the 2026-27 Florida scholarship deadlines for Duval County families?
Applications for new Private School and FES-UA students close November 15, 2026 and acceptance is due December 15, 2026.
What are the dates after the New Year?
Quarter 4 transfer enrollment is due February 15, 2027, renewals run February 1 to April 30, and military-dependent exceptions run to April 15, 2027.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 | Cutoff for first-time 2026-27 applications to the Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) and FES-UA |
| Dec 15, 2026 | New families must accept the award in EMA, and the school must submit Quarter 3 enrollment for parent approval |
| Jan 1, 2027 | The federal scholarship tax credit begins its first year; Florida opted in and Step Up plans to run it through a new affiliate fund |
| Jan 15, 2027 | A private-school student still not enrolled after the Quarter 3 deadline must be enrolled by this date to be considered for any 2026-27 funding |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Expected opening of the 2027-28 application season (2026-27 opened Feb 1, 2026; Step Up has not yet posted 2027-28 dates) |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Quarter 4 enrollment deadline for transfer students in 2026-27 |
| Apr 15, 2027 | Last application date for military-dependent, foster-care and Hope Scholarship families who apply outside the standard window |
| Apr 30, 2027 | Renewal deadline for last year's students, and the expected PEP application deadline for 2027-28 (the 2026-27 deadline was Apr 30, 2026) |
What is the next step for a Duval family?
The funding check takes about two minutes. An advisor then lays out every source your child can use and the dates that apply, and calls you back with the plan.