Which school format fits a Lee County church?
Three formats work: full-week classes, a part-week hybrid that families pay for from PEP accounts, or a small microschool. Hybrids are the lightest lift because they use existing rooms on weekdays, and Lee has only a handful of PEP-flagged schools today.
What does the revenue look like at Lee award levels?
At the 2026-27 Lee K-3 award of $8,779, ten funded students bring in roughly $87,790 a year before any family payment. That's arithmetic, not a forecast: enrollment, the grade mix and collection timing all change it.
What compliance steps come first?
File the annual private school survey with the Florida Department of Education, meet local health and fire codes, complete Level 2 background screening for staff, then register with a scholarship funding organization. Step Up's current school handbook lists the rest, including financial requirements for new schools.
How do we get started with Fort Myers Edu Funding?
Tell us about your campus, your congregation and your timeline. We'll walk through the EMA calendar and set up your listing so families can find you.
| Route | Limit |
|---|---|
| Registered private school: Private School Scholarship and FES-UA | Not a PEP hybrid unless state-approved as one |
| PEP hybrid: two or more full in-person days a week | Not full-time enrollment |