Use your scholarship at Lewis Prep
We accept Step Up For Students scholarships. Your award is applied to tuition first, and you pay only the difference.
What a Hillsborough family might pay
| Grade band | Tuition | Scholarship award | You pay per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades K–3 Foundations | $9,600 | −$8,429 | $1,171 | $117.10 |
| Grades 4–8 Middle Academy | $9,800 | −$7,837 | $1,963 | $196.30 |
| Grades 9–12 High School | $10,400 | −$7,644 | $2,756 | $275.60 |
info Example for Hillsborough County, 2026-27. Awards vary by program, county and student. Award amounts vary by county and student and are set by Step Up For Students.
How it works
Three steps to apply your Step Up scholarship toward Lewis Prep.
- 1 Step 01
Have your Award ID ready
Find your student’s Award ID in your Step Up account.
badge Find it in your Step Up account - 2 Step 02
Apply to Lewis Prep
Complete the application and submit your documents in the parent portal.
assignment_turned_in $750 application payment applies to all families - 3 Step 03
Award applied to tuition
Your award is applied to tuition, and you pay any difference by the due date.
payments You pay the difference by the due date
Key enrollment dates (2026-27)
November 20: last day to apply for a January start
Apply by November 20 so scholarship families can be cleared in time for Step Up’s December 1 deadline, which starts funding in January.
February 1: next start deadline
The next enrollment window for a later start.
Attendance note
Some scholarships pay for a quarter only when a student attends at least 10 days in it. We’ll help you stay on track.
Security & login privacy
Lewis Prep will never ask for your EMA login. We only need your student’s Award ID.
Questions about Step Up scholarships
-
Which Step Up For Students scholarships does Lewis Prep accept? expand_more
We accept Step Up For Students scholarships. Call admissions to confirm your student’s award works at Lewis Prep.
-
How do monthly payments work if my scholarship doesn’t cover all of tuition? expand_more
Your award is applied to tuition and you pay the difference by the due date, monthly or on your chosen plan. Pay by bank or card. Bank payments have no fees.
-
When should I submit my student’s Award ID? expand_more
You can give the Award ID on the Lewis Prep application, or email it to [email protected] after acceptance.
-
Do you need my EMA login? expand_more
No. Lewis Prep will never ask for your EMA login. We only need your student’s Award ID.
-
Does my student still pay the application fee? expand_more
Yes. $750 is due at application for every family: a $200 registration fee, a $50 assessment fee and a $500 deposit that is applied to tuition.
Ready to build your scholar’s future?
Our admissions team can help with scholarships, schedules and enrollment.