Transportation Stipend

The Transportation Stipend is an annual stipend  provided by the state of Florida to eligible families with K–8 students attending a public school other than their assigned district school. 

READY TO APPLY

*Please be advised that funding is limited, and applications will close once the limit has been reached. Renewal applications will receive priority. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

What You Need to Know

• Eligible households get a $750 stipend per school year to help cover travel costs.
• Even if you have more than one eligible student living with you, your household can only receive one check per year.
• Once approved, the Florida Department of Education sends the funds to Step Up For Students. You will receive a one-time check mailed directly to your physical address. Checks cannot be sent to a P.O. Box.
• The stipend cannot be combined with other state scholarships.

Qualifying Schools

• Charter School
• Development Research School operated by a state university
• Magnet School operated by a school district
• Public School participating in district’s open enrollment policy

Eligibility & Rules

To get the stipend, you must apply online every year using Step Up for Students Education Marketplace (EMA) portal.

• You must upload a document showing your child goes to the qualifying school or proof of enrollment. This can be a letter on school letterhead, a screenshot of your online grade portal, or a progress report.
• Make sure your legal name, email, and mailing address are completely accurate in your EMA account. Your check is made out to the name on the account.
• Funding is limited by the state budget. Households that received the stipend last school year get first priority for funding each year. Any remaining spots are given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

How to Apply