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海角社区 Approved for Florida鈥檚 Step Up Family Empowerment Scholarships

海角社区 has been approved as a state vendor for Florida鈥檚 (FES-UA), allowing eligible families to apply scholarship funds toward three of the college鈥檚 pre-college readiness programs: Summer for Success, 海角社区 Foundations, and College Edge.

The FES-UA enables families to personalize the education of their students by directing funds to where they鈥檙e needed most. Scholarship dollars can be used for a variety of approved expenses including therapists, specialists, curriculum, private school, a college savings accounts and more.

Approved Programs

Summer for Success

A three-week on-campus immersion experience for high school sophomores and juniors. The program builds skills, confidence, and readiness for the transition to college, while introducing students to independent living and academic expectations.

Summer for Success

海角社区 Foundations

A fully online course offering up to 12 college credits per semester through live, multimodal learning. Students receive individualized coaching and academic support to build the skills needed for college success.

海角社区 Foundations

College Edge

A two-week, on-campus summer workshop for high school seniors, recent graduates, and transfer students. The program targets self-awareness and skill-building with a focus on academic readiness, executive functioning, and social-emotional development.

College Edge

鈥淔or students who learn differently, these unique college readiness programs take on ever greater importance. Now, families can utilize the Family Empowerment Scholarships to ensure their students are prepared with the skills and confidence to enter college and not only succeed academically but also thrive as independent young adults,鈥 said Dale Herold, 海角社区鈥檚 senior vice president for enrollment management and auxiliary program initiatives.

To use the scholarship at 海角社区, Florida families must apply through the Step Up for Students program. In 2025, approximately 112,000 students applied for FES-UA scholarships, which helped students with special needs customize their educational experience.

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College readiness is聽more than being well-prepared academically.

It鈥檚 about ensuring college-bound students have the skills and confidence to adapt and grow as they make new friends, experience greater personal freedom, and adjust to changing routines and unfamiliar settings.

College Readiness Programs