Does Bishop Verot Catholic High School accept the Florida Private School Scholarship?
Yes. On Florida's register, Bishop Verot Catholic High School is flagged for the Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO), meaning a Lee student's award can be spent here: $8,001 for grades 9-12 for 2026-27, released in four quarterly payments once you approve each enrollment in EMA.
Can a Unique Abilities (FES-UA) student use the account at Bishop Verot Catholic High School?
The school is also flagged for the Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA). For a Lee child whose condition or IEP qualifies, that means a parent-run account worth $10,567 at the base level for grades 9-12 (more at a higher matrix level), which can also cover outside therapy, tutoring and a computer every two years.
Catholic families in Lee usually layer school-administered aid and Catholic family discounts on top of the state award. Bishop Verot, St. Andrew and St. Francis Xavier are the Diocese of Venice's Lee schools; any other Catholic-affiliated school sets its own policies.
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| What it is | What it isn't |
|---|---|
| A participating private school on Florida's register | A public or charter school |
| A source for grades, affiliation and enrollment | A source for tuition, which the state doesn't collect |
What should I ask Bishop Verot Catholic High School before enrolling?
- Do you accept the Florida Private School Scholarship through Step Up For Students, AAA, or both?
- What will I owe for my child's grade after the award, and which fees fall outside it?
- What else lowers the bill: need-based aid, sibling or member pricing?
- Which EMA quarterly deadline can you meet if we enroll now?
- Do you have room for my child's needs, and can therapy happen on campus under FES-UA?
- Do you have a current dual enrollment agreement with Florida SouthWestern State College?
Which deadlines apply right now?
- Nov 15, 2026Applications close for new 2026-27 students seeking the Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) or the Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA).
- Dec 15, 2026A new 2026-27 Private School or FES-UA student must accept the award in EMA by today; the school's Quarter 3 enrollment, approved by the parent, is due the same day.
- Jan 1, 2027The federal Scholarship Tax Credit starts. Governor DeSantis opted Florida in on January 28, 2026, and Step Up plans to run it through the Step Up, Step Further Scholarship Fund.
- Jan 15, 2027Last call for 2026-27: a child with no EMA enrollment by this date won't be considered for this year's funding at all.
Which nearby schools could you compare with Bishop Verot Catholic High School?
The state register lists 13 private schools in Midtown, McGregor & Cypress Lake; 11 take the Private School Scholarship. See them all →
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Funding fit →Christian SchoolsGrace Community School of Fort Myers
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Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsHibernian Private School
Midtown, McGregor & Cypress Lake · Grades 6-12
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