Financial Assistance
Step Up For Students
at Brevard Ballet Academy
Brevard Ballet Academy is an approved Step Up For Students facility. Eligible families can use scholarship funds toward classical ballet training at our Melbourne studio.
About the Program
What Is Step Up For Students?
Step Up For Students is a Florida nonprofit organization that administers state-funded scholarship programs for eligible home-schooled students through the Personalized Education Program (FTC-PEP) and students with unique abilities through the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA).
Families approved for these scholarships may choose the Direct Pay option, which allows scholarship funds to be paid directly to Brevard Ballet Academy for eligible tuition and approved educational services. Scholarship recipients receive an Education Savings Account (ESA) that may also be used for other approved educational expenses in accordance with state guidelines.
For additional information about scholarship eligibility, the Direct Pay program, and application requirements, please visit the links below.
Getting Started
Applying For a Scholarship
Application Timeline
| Applicant Type | Application Window |
|---|---|
| Renewal Applicants | February 1 – April 30, 2026 |
| New Applicants | February 1 – November 15, 2026 |
How to Create Your EMA Account
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Go to www.stepupforstudents.org and click “Apply / Login”.
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Select “Log In to EMA”.
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You will be directed to the EMA (Education Market Assistant) Home Page.
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Select “Sign Up” and follow the prompts to create your account.
Need help setting up your account?
Questions?
Ready to Use Your Step Up Scholarship at BBA?
Once your scholarship is approved, contact us and we will walk you through enrollment. Our team is happy to answer any questions about using your funds at our studio.