Back to School: K-12 Scholarships You Can Still Apply for

It’s back to school time, and you know what that means — crafting lunches, grabbing school supplies, and preparing your child for their new school year. A big part of your child’s success in this coming year is ensuring that they can attend an affordable private elementary school in Clearwater, FL. Below, we discuss the scholarships that parents can still apply to for the 2019-20 school year. Whether you are considering enrolling your child at our beloved school or your child is already a Lakeside Christian Lion, it’s never too late to invest in their education.

Florida Tax Credit Scholarship

Step Up For Students is a state-approved organization that has provided over 784,000 scholarships to lower-income Florida students in grades K-12 since the Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Scholarship program’s inception in 2001. This scholarship is based on a student’s financial needs instead of their performance in school, ensuring that every child is allowed to benefit from a private education. 

Family Empowerment Scholarship 

Like the FTC Scholarship, the Family Empowerment Scholarship affords low-income families with more opportunities when choosing a school. As the name implies, the Family Empowerment Scholarship empowers families by giving their children access to a private education. Unlike the FTC Scholarship, the Family Empowerment Scholarship is funded by the Florida Education Finance Program and can only be used towards private school tuition and fees. 

Visit Step Up For Students to apply to either of these amazing scholarships. 

FACTS Scholarship

At Lakeside Christian School, we are committed to providing the children of Clearwater with a gateway to a private education, which is why we offer assistance through our online financial aid assessment program, FACTS. Like the above scholarships, this in-house scholarship is designed to create more affordable tuition for low-income families. The FACTS Scholarship is available to new families that have decided that Lakeside Christian School is right for them. 

There’s Always a Choice 

Each of the above scholarships was created with the idea that a private education should not be out of reach to Florida children. All told, Lakeside Christian School provides over $250,000 in scholarships to qualified families each year. We firmly believe that every child can benefit from the improved academic outcomes, small class sizes, and caring guidance provided by a private Christian education. For a private school that will give your child the outstanding education they deserve, consider Lakeside Christian School, one of the best private schools in Clearwater, FL

If you would like to learn more about Lakeside Christian School, an affordable private elementary school in Clearwater, FL, please give us a call at (727) 239-7808 or schedule a tour of our campus.