Access Meets Excellence

At Sawyer STREAM Academy, we believe every motivated student deserves access to a world-class education.
Through Florida’s Step Up For Students scholarship and voucher programs, families can make our rigorous, project-based learning model affordable.

Sawyer STREAM Academy proudly accepts:

• Family Empowerment Scholarship (Educational Options)
• Hope Scholarship
• Others – ask us

Typical Florida awards range from $7,700–$8,500 per student, which may be applied toward our $12,000 annual tuition.

Our Financial Aid Coordinator (finance@sawyer-academy.org) will guide families through every step of the process.

Programs We Accept

Family Empowerment Scholarship (Educational Options) — For K–12 students seeking private school education.

Hope Scholarship — For students who have experienced bullying or harassment.

Others – ask us.

Sawyer STREAM Academy is a registered private school with the Florida Department of Education (Code 4644) and complies fully with all reporting and funding requirements.

Academic Expectations

Our curriculum is rigorous and future-focused, combining Advanced Placement – modeled (AP) courses with Project-Based STREAM Labs and vocational experiences. Students admitted through any scholarship or voucher must commit to:

• Maintaining at least an 80% average in every subject,
• Attending school regularly (no more than 5% absences from our 180-day academic year), and
• Completing 40 hours of community or charity service each year (20 per semester).

Success at Sawyer STREAM Academy requires both diligence and dedication — students must be ready to meet high academic and personal standards within our Culture of Care.

Step-by-Step: How to Apply

A. Apply for Your Scholarship or Voucher

• Visit StepUpForStudents.org and choose the program that fits your family’s needs.
• Gather documents: proof of residency, income verification, and any support documents.
• Complete the online application and upload all required files.
• Await approval and your award notification from Step Up For Students.
• Send your award confirmation to Sawyer STREAM Academy’s Financial Aid Coordinator at finance@sawyer-academy.org for verification and processing.

B. Complete the Sawyer STREAM Academy Admissions Process

• Contact Us: Submit an inquiry or call the Admissions Office.
• Entrance & Diagnostic Exams: Free assessments determine placement and readiness.
• Interview: Student and parent/guardian meet with school leadership.
• Submit Records: Provide transcripts, report cards, and testing history.
• Acceptance & Enrollment: Upon acceptance, sign the enrollment contract agreeing to all school and scholarship standards.
• Orientation: Students and families receive course schedules, mentorship information, and support resources.

Tuition & Financial Details

• Annual Tuition: $12,000
• Average Voucher Coverage: $7,700–$8,500
• Balance Options: Payment plans or additional aid available.

Our Financial Aid Coordinator will help you apply funds properly and maintain compliance throughout the school year.

Maintaining Your Award

To remain eligible for continued scholarship or voucher support:

• Maintain a minimum 80% average in every subject.
• Abide by all attendance, conduct, and academic honesty policies.
• Complete all assigned projects, coursework, and community service hours.

Academic Probation

If a student’s grade in any subject falls below 80%:

• The student enters a probation period lasting one grading term.
• A support plan is created including tutoring, mentoring, and weekly progress checks.
• The student must restore all grades to 80% or higher to return to good standing.

Revocation Policy

If academic performance or conduct does not meet standards by the end of probation:

• Scholarship or voucher benefits may be revoked by the school.
• Families will receive written notice and an opportunity to appeal.
• Appeals are reviewed by a designated Academic Review Panel.

Service, Attendance & Character

Every student represents the values of Sawyer STREAM Academy:

• Community Service: Minimum 40 hours per year (20 per semester).
• Attendance: Maximum 5% absences out of 180 instructional days.
• Character & Integrity: Adherence to the Student Handbook and Culture of Care expectations.

Scholarship recipients who consistently model these standards demonstrate both academic excellence and social responsibility.

Common Questions

Q: Can we combine scholarships or use a payment plan?
Yes. Families may combine vouchers with other scholarships or use flexible payment plans.

Q: What happens if grades fall below 80%?
A student support plan is implemented. If grades don’t recover by the end of the probation period, aid may be revoked.

Q: What if attendance or conduct requirements aren’t met?
The school will provide warnings and support. Repeated or unexcused absences beyond 5% or serious conduct issues may result in loss of scholarship eligibility.

Q: Who do I contact for help?
Email finance@sawyer-academy.org for scholarship guidance or admissions@sawyer-academy.org for admissions questions.

Get Started

Contact our Financial Aid Coordinator at finance@sawyer-academy.org to begin your scholarship or voucher application today.

Your future at Sawyer STREAM Academy starts here — where academic excellence meets accessibility, and learning leads to leadership.

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