Church Ave Next Step Academy (Tampa) — Florida Scholarship Status & Funding

Verified against the state record. School details on this page are reproduced from the Florida Department of Education Private School Directory (Hillsborough district), retrieved October 17, 2026. Scholarship participation reflects the state's FTC/FES-EO participating-school flag on that date. Tuition is not reported to the state — confirm it with the school.

Funding fit for Church Ave Next Step Academy

$8,429

Grades K-3 · Hillsborough award, 2026-27

$7,837

Grades 4-8 · Hillsborough award, 2026-27

As of October 17, 2026, the Florida Department of Education does not list Church Ave Next Step Academy as a participating school in the FTC/FES-EO Private School Scholarship. Schools can join by registering with Step Up For Students; if you are considering this school, ask whether it plans to participate, or whether PEP or FES-UA funds can be used for any of its programs.

It reports serving 1 disability category (listed below). A student with a qualifying diagnosis or IEP can use FES-UA, which averages about $10,000 and can pay for therapies and tutoring as well as tuition.

Christian and church-affiliated schools often offer member rates, sponsorships and sibling discounts; participating church-run schools may also offer the Edu Fund partner scholarship. The school's registered name indicates it is run by a congregation.

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Disability categories the school reports serving

Autism spectrum disorder

Questions to ask this school

Do you accept the Florida Private School Scholarship, and do you work with Step Up For Students, AAA, or both?
What is tuition for my child's grade after the scholarship is applied, and are there registration, book or uniform fees outside it?
What additional assistance do you offer — need-based aid, sibling, church-member or parishioner rates?
By which EMA quarterly deadline can you submit my child's enrollment?
Which of the disability categories you report to the state do you currently have capacity for, and do you accept FES-UA for therapies on campus?

Deadlines that apply right now

Nov 15, 2026Final day for new families to apply for the 2026-27 Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) and Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA)
Dec 15, 2026New 2026-27 students must accept or decline their award in EMA; Quarter 3 enrollment must be submitted and parent-approved
Jan 1, 2027Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program begins — Florida opted in, with Step Up as administrator
Feb 1, 20272027-28 application season opens for renewing and new families

Private schools near Church Ave Next Step Academy

13 private schools are registered with the state in West Tampa, Westshore & Drew Park; 9 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship. See all of them →

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