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The Gardiner Scholarship Program: What Is It?

In order to give parents the choice to more effectively meet the unique needs of their children, the Gardiner Scholarship Program, formerly known as the Personal Learning Scholarship Account (or PLSA), was launched in 2014.

The accounts can be used by parents of eligible Florida children to fund prepaid college plans as well as buy recognized educationally related items or services.

For whom is the Gardiner Scholarship Account Program available?

Via this initiative, a student is qualified for a Scholarship from AAA if:

Florida is the student's state of residence;

The student has at least one of the disabilities (as defined by Section 1002.385(2)(d), Florida Statutes) listed below

The student will be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1

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The student is eligible to enrol in kindergarten through grade twelve in a public school in Florida; and the student has a AAA Diagnosis of Disability Form completed and signed by a U.S. licenced physician or a Florida licensed psychologist that matches at least one of the disabilities.

What is the value of the scholarship?

The scholarship is worth 90% of the cash a school district would receive for the student and varies depending on the student's grade, county, and matrix score. The majority of students borrow on average $10,000. If a kid receives an IEP after being given a Gardiner Scholarship, they may qualify for a larger scholarship amount, especially if they have the most severe disabilities.

How can I make a scholarship application?

On our website, www.aaascholarships.org, AAA will give an application that can be completed online or printed, signed, and sent back to AAA with all necessary documentation.

Including a Florida psychologist or a qualified U.S. doctor's diagnosis of a qualifying impairment.

How do scholarships get given out?

In accordance with the principle of first completed, first awarded, scholarships are given to qualified students in the following order of priority: renewing students; students retained on the wait list from the previous school year; new applicants; and late-filing applicants (renewals and wait listed students who missed the priority deadline).

Before the Florida Department of Education has compared the student's name to the lists for public schools and other Florida scholarship programmes, eligibility is conditional. Every year in July, the cross-checks start, and they continue each month as new applications are discovered conditionally.

Eligible up until the point at which all grant money has been used.

How do scholarships get their money?

With a state grant to the AAA Scholarship Foundation, the Florida Department of Education funds scholarships. Each year, the state decides how much money will be allocated to the programme.

 Eligible students will be added to a waiting list if sufficient funding is exhausted or is not available.

Does my child's scholarship need to be renewed annually?

Yes, eligibility must be assessed annually.

How can I get more information on the scholarship?

Please consult the AAA Florida Gardiner Scholarship Guide, which is accessible from our website at https://www.aaascholarships.org/parents/florida.

Can my student receive a Gardiner Scholarship while attending a public school?

No, your student cannot continue attending public school and obtain the Gardiner Scholarship. But, regardless of the institution your child is currently attending, you are more than welcome to submit an application for the Gardiner Scholarship. The pupil may attend private or home school if "Awarded."

This must be an accredited school according to the Department of Education.

 Can my student get both the McKay and the Gardiner Scholarships at once?

No, your kid is not eligible to receive both Scholarships at once. You may submit applications for both, but if you are granted both, you must select just one.

When does the scholarship's academic year begin and end?

The AAA Scholarship Foundation's academic year begins on July 1 and finishes on June 30.

Can I apply for the Gardiner Scholarship without having an IEP?

No, submitting a scholarship application does not require an IEP. But, a U.S. licensed physician or a Florida licensed psychologist must complete our Physician Diagnose Form. A

The Physician Form cannot be signed by a nurse practitioner, medical assistant, nurse, or office personnel.

Can therapy costs be covered by the Gardiner Scholarship?

Yes, a licensed or certified therapist's services may be paid for or reimbursed by the Gardiner Scholarship.

 *Note: Requests for services covered by the Gardiner Scholarship that have already been billed to Medicaid, insurance, or any other agency are not eligible.

Can tutoring services be paid for by the Gardiner Scholarship?

Yes, the Gardiner Scholarship will pay or reimburse tutors who have a valid licence, valid certification, or who can demonstrate a knowledge of the subject matter they are teaching.

What therapies, tutoring services, or tools require advance approval?

Pre-authorization forms must be filled out for educational materials, digital devices, curriculum, etc. but not for therapy or tutoring.

Can I move scholarship money to a Florida 529 Savings Plan or Prepaid College Account?

Sure, but only if the plan or account qualifies as a Gardiner Transferable plan or account. For additional details on creating a Gardiner Scholarship, visit http://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/GardinerScholarship.

You can ask for a transfer of the awarded monies to the established account once an eligible account has been created by submitting the necessary data. View the form under "Transfer to Florida Prepaid College & Savings Plan" on official website. Your request must be filed to AAA by the 10th of the month in order to be transferred that month because AAA can only transfer monies to Florida Prepaid once per month.

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