Smith Christian University (Sunrise, FL): Scholarship Status & Funding

Copied from the state record. School details here come from the Florida Department of Education Private School Directory (Broward district), pulled October 28, 2026. The scholarship flags are the state's own participation flags for that date. Florida does not collect tuition, so ask the school for its price.

Does Smith Christian University accept the Florida scholarship for Broward students?

Not as of October 28, 2026: the state directory shows no FTC/FES-EO flag for Smith Christian University. A school is free to register with Step Up For Students later, so ask whether that is planned, and ask whether PEP or Unique Abilities money can cover any of its programs.

$7,701

Grades 9-12 · Broward award, 2026-27

How many students does Smith Christian University enroll?

Smith Christian University reported 7 students to the state in its 2025 survey, and the largest single grade was grade 11 with 3.

Reported enrollment by grade
Grade	Students
Grade 10	2
Grade 11	3
Grade 12	2

How do families usually pay the rest of tuition at Smith Christian University?

Church-related schools often offer member rates, sponsorships or sibling discounts, so ask whether this campus takes part in the Edu Fund Partner Scholarship.

What should a parent ask Smith Christian University before enrolling?

Five questions get most of the answer; ask them in this order.

Are you flagged for the Florida scholarship, and which Step Up programs do you take?
What will I owe for my child's grade once the scholarship is applied, and which registration, book or uniform charges fall outside it?
What other help do you offer, such as need-based aid or member and sibling pricing?
By which quarterly EMA date can you submit my child's enrollment?
For high school: do you partner with Broward College or another college for dual enrollment?

Which deadlines matter for a family considering Smith Christian University?

New applicants for 2026-27 must apply by November 15, 2026, and the other dates run behind it.

Oct 30, 2026Last day of the fall window for switching between the Private School Scholarship, Unique Abilities and PEP before Quarter 3 funding (the window opened Oct 2)
Nov 15, 2026Deadline for families applying for the first time to the 2026-27 Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) or the Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA)
Dec 15, 2026New 2026-27 students must accept the award in EMA, and the school must submit enrollment with parent approval for Quarter 3
Jan 1, 2027Federal scholarship tax credit begins; Florida opted in on Jan 28, 2026 and Step Up For Students has announced plans to administer it
Jan 15, 2027A student still not enrolled in a private school in EMA after the Quarter 3 deadline must be enrolled by this date to be considered for any 2026-27 funding

What does the scholarship cover at Smith Christian University, and what does it not?

The award pays tuition and listed fees up to the Broward figure for the student's grade, and everything beyond that stays with the family or school aid.

	Covered by the award	Still the family's job
Tuition	Up to $7,701 a year, depending on grade	Any tuition above the award, which the school sets
Fees	Required fees on the state's eligible list	Optional fees, transportation and aftercare
Aid	Applied first, with no financial aid file needed	School aid is a separate application