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Dear Partner School Family,
What an exciting time to be part of the Family 360 Network! As we head into the 2026–27 school year, we want to keep you informed, prepared, and energized. Big news: all School Administrative Specialists return on July 1 — and we cannot wait to kick off this network together. Read on for key deadlines, enrollment reminders, and exciting resources coming your way.
Step Up For Students
Quarterly Enrollment Deadlines
Step Up For Students has shared updated funding deadlines for the 2026–27 school year. Please share these dates with your enrollment teams so no family misses their window.
Q1 · August Payment
June 26, 2026
5 p.m. ET
Renewal students only (accepted by May 31). Extended deadline.
Q1 · September Payment
July 15, 2026
5 p.m. ET
All other students who have accepted their scholarship.
Q2 · November Payment
Sept 30, 2026
5 p.m. ET
Deadline for 100% scholarship funding consideration.
Q3 · February Payment
Dec 15, 2026
5 p.m. ET
Students enrolled in EMA by this date.
Q4 · April Payment
Feb 15, 2027
5 p.m. ET
Transfer students may enroll until this date. Jan 15 deadline for 50% funding.
Before You Enroll
Key Reminders for Schools
A few important requirements to keep in mind as you process student enrollments in EMA this season:
✅ School Compliance First
Your school must be verified by the FLDOE and have tuition and fees confirmed by Step Up before any student can be enrolled in EMA. Step Up is reviewing school statuses multiple times daily — check your status regularly.
📋 Enrollment is a Two-Step Process
Enrollment is not complete until it has been submitted by the school and approved by the parent or guardian. Send enrollment requests promptly so families have time to confirm.
⚠️ Public School Enrollment Warning
Students found to be enrolled full-time in a Florida public school will forfeit their scholarship for the entire year. Encourage families who are transitioning from public school to submit a Standard Withdrawal Form to their district and retain a copy.
EMA Enrollment
How to Enroll Students in EMA
1
Collect 2026–27 Award IDs. Remind families that Award IDs change every year — last year's IDs will not work. Families find their current ID on their Step Up dashboard.
2
Log into EMA and click the "Enrollments" tab. Select the 2026–27 school year from the drop-down to begin.
3
Add students by searching individually with "Find Students" or uploading a CSV file of Award IDs via "Import Students."
4
Verify each student's start date, grade, and tuition schedule, then click "Send Enrollment Requests." Parents must approve to complete the process.
Partner Spotlight · 360 Vendor Services
Custom School Supply Kits — Now Open for 2026–27
Eliminate back-to-school supply stress for families while generating a new revenue stream for your school. Through our partnership with 360 Vendor Services, schools receive custom, grade-level supply kits assembled from your exact supply lists and delivered directly to campus or families.
$300
Annual Setup Fee
(Save $200)
$5
Per Kit Donated
Back to School
$55–$125
Per Student Kit
by Grade Level
Optional add-ons include spirit wear, backpacks, water bottles, planners, and teacher wish-list items. Limited partnership spots are available for 2026–27.
Mark Your Calendar
Upcoming Network Events
Your School Administrative Specialists return July 1 and are ready to support you every step of the way. Here's what's ahead for our network community:
Jul
1
Administrative Specialists Return 🎉
All School Administrative Specialists are back and ready to serve. Expect a welcome email from your assigned specialist with priorities for the week ahead.
Jul
10
Network Kickoff Webinar
Join us for a live virtual kickoff covering enrollment best practices, the 2026–27 school year calendar, and Q&A with our leadership team. Details coming to your inbox.
Jul
15
EMA Enrollment Checkpoint
September Q1 payment enrollment deadline (5 p.m. ET). Your specialist will be available for last-minute enrollment support this week.
Aug
TBD
Back-to-School Partner Celebration
Celebrate the start of the 2026–27 school year with the Family 360 Network community. More details coming soon — save the date!
Aug
TBD
School Supply Kit Order Deadline
Deadline for schools to finalize supply list submissions with 360 Vendor Services to ensure kits arrive before the first day. Contact your specialist to get started.
We are grateful for every school in the Family 360 Network and deeply committed to making this your best school year yet. If you have any questions before July 1, don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@family360network.com. For Step Up For Students questions, reach their team at 1-877-735-7837 or www.sufs.org.
With excitement for the year ahead,
The Family 360 Network Team
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