Last verified: October 2026
- Nov 15, 2026Cutoff for first-time 2026-27 applicants to the Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) and the Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA)
- Dec 15, 2026New 2026-27 award holders accept or decline in EMA; the school's Quarter 3 enrollment is also due
- Jan 15, 2027Students still not enrolled after the Quarter 3 cutoff must be enrolled by this date to be considered for 2026-27 money
- Feb 15, 2027Quarter 4 enrollment deadline for transfer students
- Apr 15, 2027Late window Step Up lists for some Private School and PEP applicants; funding is not guaranteed
- Jun 30, 2027Last day 2026-27 scholarship funds can be spent; reimbursement requests are due July 31, 2027
What if we miss November 15?
Plan for 2027-28. Step Up's 2026-27 page also lists a late window through April 15, 2027 for some Private School and PEP applicants, without a funding guarantee.
Source: Step Up For Students.