Last verified: October 2026
What is school-based tuition assistance and how does it work in Broward?
School-based tuition assistance is aid the school gives from its own budget or donor funds, separate from the state scholarship, and it is usually decided after the family shows the balance they still owe. Many Broward schools use a third-party financial aid service for the application.
It is designed for exactly the gap between sticker tuition and the Broward award of $7,701 to $8,494.
What should a Broward parent ask each school about tuition help?
Ask three things, in this order: does the school accept the Florida scholarship, what balance will remain after it is applied, and what other help exists for that balance. This site answers the first question on every school page.
Ask for the answer in writing, because fees outside tuition are not always part of the quote.
What kinds of school-based help exist in Broward, and what are they not?
School-based help comes in three kinds, need-based aid, discounts and payment plans, and none of them is guaranteed by the state scholarship.
| Is | Is not | |
|---|---|---|
| Need-based aid | Based on the household's finances | Guaranteed by the state scholarship |
| Sibling or member discount | A set percentage off | A substitute for the award |
| Payment plan | Spreads the family's share across months | A reduction in what is owed |