Does Mater Virtual Academy at Narcoossee accept the Florida scholarship in Orange County?
Yes. On October 28, 2026, the Florida Department of Education directory carries Mater Virtual Academy at Narcoossee as a participant in the Florida Tax Credit / Family Empowerment Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) program, so an Orange County household can direct the state award to this school: $7,831 per student in grades 4-8; $7,639 per student in grades 9-12 for 2026-27, delivered to the school each quarter by way of EMA.
Mater Virtual Academy at Narcoossee carries the state's Unique Abilities (FES-UA) participant flag. Under FES-UA's base tier, an Orange County student with a qualifying diagnosis or IEP gets $10,584 in K-3, $9,995 in 4-8 or $9,803 in 9-12, and it can fund therapy and tutoring too. It also holds the state's PEP flag, which means a household with a Personalized Education Program account can pay for a part-week schedule here.
An independent school sets its own need-based aid policy, and the state scholarship works exactly as it does at a religious school.
In the 2026 state survey the school counted 17 students; that ranks Mater Virtual Academy at Narcoossee 7th by size among the 7 schools in Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando that gave an enrollment figure.
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How many students are in each grade at Mater Virtual Academy at Narcoossee?
The 2026 state survey reports 17 students across 6 grade levels.
| Grade | Students |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 2 |
| Grade 7 | 7 |
| Grade 8 | 2 |
| Grade 9 | 3 |
| Grade 10 | 1 |
| Grade 11 | 2 |
What should I ask Mater Virtual Academy at Narcoossee before enrolling?
- Does the school take the Florida Private School Scholarship, and is it set up with Step Up For Students, AAA or both?
- After the scholarship is applied to my child's grade, what balance remains, and which registration, book or uniform charges does it not cover?
- What discounts or aid exist beyond the scholarship: need-based aid, sibling rates, church-member or parishioner pricing?
- Which quarterly EMA deadline will the school use to submit my child's enrollment?
- For high school: does the school have a dual enrollment agreement with Valencia College, and what do course fees come to against the 9-12 award?
What does the state record show about Mater Virtual Academy at Narcoossee, and what does it leave out?
A state directory record is useful for eligibility and limited for everything else.
| The record shows | It does not show | |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship status | Listed as an FTC/FES-EO participant on October 28, 2026 | Whether seats are open in your child's grade |
| Grades and students | Grades 06-12; co-ed | Class size, schedule or teacher qualifications |
| Accreditation | None reported to the state | Whether the school is a good academic fit |
| Tuition | Not reported to the state | Any price: ask the school for a written fee schedule |
Which deadlines apply to a family considering Mater Virtual Academy at Narcoossee?
Four dates drive most 2026-27 decisions.
- Nov 15, 2026New-family application deadline for the 2026-27 Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) and Unique Abilities (FES-UA)
- Dec 15, 2026Deadline for new 2026-27 students to accept the award in EMA, for the school to enter Quarter 3 enrollment and for the parent to approve it
- Jan 1, 2027Federal scholarship tax credit begins; Florida opted in and Step Up For Students is setting up the administering fund
- Jan 15, 2027Final enrollment date to be considered for any 2026-27 funding for a student not enrolled by the Quarter 3 deadline
Which other private schools are near Mater Virtual Academy at Narcoossee?
The state registry lists 7 private schools in Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando; 5 take the Private School Scholarship. See all of them →
Cranium Academy of East Orlando
Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando · Grades PK-05
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsMontessori Schl of Lake Nona Dba Nona Park
Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando · Grades PK-08
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsXl Academy
Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando · Grades K-08
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsTrace Academy
Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando · Grades K-08
Funding fit →