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Scholarships for
Military Families

What You’ll Need to Apply for a Scholarship

Whether you're new to our scholarships or renewing, we're here to support you—no matter where you're stationed. This guide will help you determine which documents to include with your child’s application to confirm Florida residency.

Living in Florida?

New to the Program and Stationed Outside Florida?

Relocating Outside of Florida?

Living in Florida?

If your military family currently resides in Florida—whether you're applying for the first time or renewing—you’ll need to provide proof of residency using documents from the Proof of Florida Residency chart below.

Proof of Florida Residency

PROOF OF RESIDENCY ACCEPTED DOCUMENTS

All Applications Must Have Two (2) Different Document Types

Automobile Insurance Statement

Florida Driver's License OR State-Issued ID

Health Insurance Statement

Homeless Verification OR Certification

Homeowners OR Renters Insurance Policy

Homestead OR Property Tax Statement/Assessment

Leave And Earning Statement (LES)*

Migrant Address Verification Letter

Mortgage Acceptance Letter

Mortgage Statement OR Residental Lease Agreement

Paystub

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders*

Proof of Current Government Benefits

(Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Disability, Medicare, Section 8/HUB, TANF, SNAP, DCF Correspondence)

Property Deed

Residential Internet

Utility Bill

(Electric, Gas, Water)

All documents must:

Be current (dated within the past two months for bills or statements)
Clearly show the full name of the parent or guardian (primary or secondary)
Match the physical address listed on your scholarship application

*Military families currently living in the state of Florida must provide any two Florida Proof of Residency document
types, excluding PCS and LES, and may provide documentation for the primary or secondary guardian.

New to the Program & Stationed Outside Florida?

If your family is applying for the first time and has Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders to Florida, simply upload a copy of your PCS and your Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) as the Proof of Residency in your application.

Relocating Out of Florida?

This only applies to renewing families funded from the Unique Abilities or PEP Scholarship during this school year.

Already receiving a scholarship but preparing to move out of state? You still have options to continue receiving funds for your child’s education.

1

To confirm your proof of residency, please list the address of the Florida base from which you were relieved in your EMA profile. Please provide your PCS orders and LES as the Proof of Residency in your application.

2

Please select your Armed Forces status and residency status in your EMA Guardian Profile and complete the PCS Verification Request to qualify for a SUFS renewal scholarship while living outside of Florida.

Resources

For handbooks and other helpful information visit our resources page

Other Helpful Documents

FES-UA Award Amounts Application Checklist FES-UA Agreed-Upon Purchasing Guidelines

SUFS FES-UA Purchasing Guide FES-UA Purchasing Guide Feedback Form

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