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Every 2026-27 scholarship date for Hillsborough families

The Private School Scholarship, Unique Abilities, PEP and the new federal credit — every date in one list.

Nov 15, 2026

Final day for new families to apply for the 2026-27 Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) and Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA)

Dec 15, 2026

New 2026-27 students must accept or decline their award in EMA; Quarter 3 enrollment must be submitted and parent-approved

Jan 1, 2027

Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program begins — Florida opted in, with Step Up as administrator

Feb 1, 2027

2027-28 application season opens for renewing and new families

Feb 15, 2027

Quarter 4 enrollment deadline for 2026-27 transfer students

Apr 30, 2027

2027-28 renewal deadline for all programs and the PEP application deadline

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