Financial Aid

Making a Bhaktivedanta Academy Education Accessible

Bhaktivedanta Academy is committed to making our educational program accessible to families regardless of income.

Several forms of tuition assistance are available through state programs and need-based tuition grants offered by the school. Many families combine these resources to make enrollment possible.

Florida Scholarship Programs

Step Up for Students – Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES-EO)

The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO) provides tuition assistance for Florida students attending private schools.

This scholarship is available to all Florida residents, regardless of household income, and may be used for students enrolled in Kindergarten through Grade 10 at Bhaktivedanta Academy.

Award amounts vary by grade level but typically cover a substantial portion of private school tuition.

Families apply directly through Step Up for Students.

Apply for the Step Up for Students Scholarship

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program provides tuition support for children who are four years old on or before September 1 of the school year.

VPK is not income-based and is available to all eligible Florida residents.

Bhaktivedanta Academy participates in the VPK program, allowing families to apply this funding toward our Pre-K (Age 4) program.

Learn More About the VPK Program

School Readiness Program

The School Readiness Program, administered through Florida's Early Learning system, provides tuition assistance for qualifying families with children in early childhood programs.

Eligible families may use this funding toward Pre-K enrollment at Bhaktivedanta Academy. Eligibility is based on factors such as household income, employment status, and family circumstances.

Learn More About the School Readiness Program

Bhaktivedanta Academy Tuition Grants

Bhaktivedanta Academy also offers need-based tuition grants for families who demonstrate financial need and who do not fully qualify for other programs.Financial need is assessed through TADS (Tuition Aid Data Services), an independent third-party service that objectively evaluates a family's financial circumstances.

Tuition grant decisions consider:

Demonstrated financial need
Available financial aid resources

Families interested in applying for tuition assistance should complete the TADS financial aid application after submitting an admissions application.

Apply for a Bhaktivedanta Academy Tuition Grant

When prompted, provide our Partner Code: 200767

Begin Your Admissions Application

Families interested in applying for admission may begin the process through our online application portal.

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Several forms of tuition assistance may apply depending on your child's age and your family's circumstances.

Kindergarten through Grade 10: Florida residents may apply for the Step Up for Students Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES-EO), available regardless of household income, which provides substantial tuition support.

Pre-K (Age 4): Children who are four years old on or before September 1 may qualify for Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program. This program is available to all Florida families and is not income-based.

Early Childhood (younger children): Families who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for the School Readiness Program, which provides tuition assistance for early childhood education.

Additional support: Families who demonstrate financial need may apply for Bhaktivedanta Academy Tuition Grants, which can supplement other aid programs.

Questions About Financial Aid?

If you would like guidance on financial assistance or the application process, please contact our school office.

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