Last verified: October 2026
How does the Hope Scholarship work for an Orange County student?
The parent reports the incident to the school principal, the district must inform the family about the Hope option, and the family then applies through Step Up For Students.
How much does the Hope Scholarship pay in Orange County?
Hope awards match the Private School Scholarship amounts for the county and grade band, so in Orange County for 2026-27 that means $8,420, $7,831 or $7,639.
How fast can an Orlando family move a bullied child?
Our directory lists every participating Orange County school, and an advisor can help place a child mid-year, subject to the enrollment deadline for each funding quarter.
The Hope Scholarship versus the standard Private School Scholarship
The table lays the options side by side.
| Feature | Hope | Standard award |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | A reported incident at a public school | None needed |
| Amount | County and grade-band amount | County and grade-band amount |
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How do I start?
Complete the two-minute funding check and an advisor will call with the amounts and dates that apply to your family.