Scholarships

Christopher Columbus High School is proud to accept students who receive scholarships through Step Up For Students. This program provides tax credit scholarships for K-12 students from low-income families.

For STEP UP FOR STUDENTS

Christopher Columbus High School also accepts students on the Family Empowerment Scholarship – Unique Abilities. A program that helps parents individualize the educational plans for their children with certain special needs. Acceptance is contingent on their performance in 8th grade, the Columbus Entrance Exam and possibly an interview process.

The scholarship is different from other state scholarships in that it allows parents to personalize the education of their children with special needs by directing funds toward a combination of programs and approved providers. These include schools, therapists, specialists, curriculum, technology- even a college savings account. 

For more information, including eligibility and scholarship ranges visit Florida School Choice.

• The application for the private school scholarship or the transportation scholarship through the Florida Tax Credit (FTC) and Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO) programs are the same. SUFS will let you know if you qualify and, if so, for which one.

• Some students are eligible regardless of income. This includes:

  • dependents of a member of the US Armed Forces (including Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Space Force and reservists)

  • dependents of a law enforcement officer

  • children who are in foster care or out-of-home care

  • children who are homeless

  • siblings of students using the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities – FES-UA

​​​​​​​For more information, visit Family Empowerment Scholarships.