Does The French American School of Tampa Bay accept the Florida Private School Scholarship?
Yes. The Florida Department of Education lists The French American School of Tampa Bay as a participant in the FTC/FES-EO Private School Scholarship, so a Pinellas family can apply the county award here: $8,643 for grades K-3; $8,059 for grades 4-8 in 2026-27, sent to the school each quarter once the parent approves the enrollment in EMA.
The French American School of Tampa Bay also appears on the state's Unique Abilities (FES-UA) participant list, so a child with a documented disability or an IEP can have tuition paid here from an FES-UA account and use the same account for outside therapy or tutoring. The Pinellas file does not say which diagnoses the school serves; ask before you apply.
The school reports pre-K students. Ask whether it is a VPK provider, which would make the four-year-old year free, and whether it takes School Readiness for extended care.
An independent school sets its own need-based aid; the state award, where the school participates, works exactly as it does at a religious school.
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What does the state record show about The French American School of Tampa Bay?
| Item | In the record | Not in the record |
|---|---|---|
| Grades, address and phone | Yes | — |
| FTC/FES-EO, FES-UA and PEP participation | Yes | — |
| Accreditation and reported enrollment | Yes | — |
| Tuition and fees | — | Not collected by the state |
| Disability categories served | — | Not reported in the Pinellas file |
What should we ask The French American School of Tampa Bay before enrolling?
- Are you set up with Step Up For Students, AAA Scholarship Foundation or both?
- What will we owe for my child's grade once the Pinellas award is applied, and which fees fall outside it?
- What other help do you offer: income-based aid, sibling or member pricing, payment plans?
- Which quarterly EMA deadline can you meet if we enroll now?
- What support can you give a student with my child's diagnosis, and can outside therapists work with my child on campus?
- Do you offer VPK, and do you take School Readiness families?
Which dates apply right now?
- 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
What other private schools are near The French American School of Tampa Bay?
The state file lists 16 private schools in North St. Petersburg, Riviera Bay & Gateway, 6 of them flagged for the Private School Scholarship. See the full list →
Excellerated Teaching Academy
St. Petersburg · Grades PK-12
Funding fit →Christian & Protestant SchoolsCanterbury School of Florida
St. Petersburg · Grades PK-12
Funding fit →Catholic SchoolsHoly Family
St. Petersburg · Grades K-8
Funding fit →Christian & Protestant SchoolsLiberty Christian School
St. Petersburg · Grades PK-5
Funding fit →Other Faith SchoolsNew System School Florida Office
St. Petersburg · Grades K-12
Funding fit →Christian & Protestant SchoolsPax Academy
St. Petersburg · Grades PK-12
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