The Hope Scholarship: a funded way out for a bullied Hillsborough student

Florida's Hope Scholarship lets a public school student who has been bullied, harassed or assaulted move to a private school with state funding.

How it starts

The parent reports the incident to the principal; the district then has to tell the family about the Hope Scholarship option. The family applies through Step Up.

Amount

Hope awards follow the Private School Scholarship amounts for the county and grade band — $7,644 to $8,429 in Hillsborough.

Finding a seat fast

Every participating Hillsborough school is in the directory, and an advisor can help place a child mid-year.

Next step

Complete the two-minute funding check. A School Funding Advisor will map every source your family qualifies for and hand you the deadlines.

Start the funding check →

Find out what your family qualifies for

A 2-minute funding check. A School Funding Advisor calls you back — no sales pitch, no obligation.

Start the funding check →