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Schedule a Success Call
Meet with Sarah to confirm Ideal Homeschool is the right fit for your family. Mention that you plan to use Step Up (PEP or UA) so we set up the scholarship enrollment path.
Florida · Step Up For Students
Use your Step Up scholarship for Ideal Homeschool.
Ideal Homeschool is an approved Step Up For Students Choice Navigator Provider. Eligible families can use scholarship funds to pay for our monthly programs through the Step Up Marketplace.
Scholarships we take PEP & UA
Scholarships We Take
PEP & UA
Ideal Homeschool accepts Step Up Personalized Education Program (PEP) and Unique Abilities (UA) scholarships for eligible families using our Choice Navigator membership.
PEP
- Personalized Education Program scholarship
- Designed for eligible Florida students not enrolled full-time in public or private school
- Use reserved Marketplace funds for Ideal Homeschool membership
UA
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities
- Supports eligible students with qualifying disabilities
- Use reserved Marketplace funds for Ideal Homeschool membership
How It Works
Five steps from first call to monthly support.
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Confirm fit & program
We’ll review fit together before moving forward. Scholarship families follow Step Up enrollment steps instead of paying by card on our website.
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Reserve funds in Step Up EMA
Parents log into EMA, find Ideal Homeschool in the Marketplace, and reserve monthly scholarship funds for our Choice Navigator membership.
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Begin your program
Once your reservation is complete, you’ll get access to your Ideal Homeschool community, courses, and support rhythm for your program level.
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We handle billing through EMA
After services each month, Ideal Homeschool submits the invoice in the Step Up EMA Provider Portal. Step Up pays us directly from your reserved funds. Parents do not pay Ideal Homeschool separately for those months.
Marketplace Reservation
How to reserve monthly funds in EMA.
Ideal Homeschool operates as a monthly Choice Navigator service. Families reserve funds each month for uninterrupted support.
- Log into EMA Open your Step Up For Students EMA (Education Market Assistant) account.
- Go to the Marketplace Navigate to Marketplace → Search Providers.
- Find Ideal Homeschool Search for Ideal Homeschool.
- Select your monthly membership Choose the Ideal Homeschool listing that matches your program: Ideal Homeschool Starter, Ideal Homeschool Family, or Ideal Homeschool Elite.
- Reserve this month’s funds Complete the reservation for the current month so program access can begin (or continue) without interruption.
Near the end of each month, we may send a reminder to reserve next month’s Choice Navigator service so membership stays continuous.
Billing Process
Parents don’t send payment directly to Ideal Homeschool.
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Parent reserves monthly funds
Reservation happens in EMA for the Choice Navigator membership.
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Ideal Homeschool delivers services
Your family receives the monthly program membership and included support.
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We submit the invoice in EMA
Ideal Homeschool invoices through the Provider Portal after services are provided.
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Step Up processes payment
Step Up pays Ideal Homeschool directly from reserved scholarship funds.
Who Does What
Clear roles for parents and Ideal Homeschool.
Parent responsibilities
- Maintain an active Step Up scholarship (PEP or UA)
- Reserve monthly funds through EMA
- Keep contact information current
- Participate in your Ideal Homeschool program
- Communicate changes to Ideal Homeschool
Ideal Homeschool responsibilities
- Deliver monthly program services
- Provide access to included resources
- Track services provided
- Submit invoices through the EMA Provider Portal
- Maintain Choice Navigator Provider status
FAQ
Common Step Up questions.
Are you an approved Step Up provider?
Yes. Ideal Homeschool is an approved Florida Step Up For Students Choice Navigator Provider.
What scholarships do you take?
Scholarships we take: PEP & UA. Eligible families with a Personalized Education Program (PEP) or Unique Abilities (UA) scholarship can use reserved Marketplace funds for Ideal Homeschool membership.
What scholarship offering do you accept?
We currently provide services through approved Choice Navigator listings in the Step Up Marketplace: Ideal Homeschool Starter, Ideal Homeschool Family, and Ideal Homeschool Elite. Reserve the listing that matches the program Sarah confirmed for your family.
Do I pay Ideal Homeschool directly?
No. If you’re using your Step Up scholarship, payment is handled through the Step Up Marketplace and EMA system. You should not also pay by card on our website for the same month of membership.
How often do I reserve funds?
Currently, families reserve funds on a monthly basis for our monthly programs.
What happens after I reserve funds?
Your membership is activated, you receive platform access, we provide services throughout the month, and we submit the invoice through EMA after services are provided.
Do I receive an invoice from Ideal Homeschool?
Ideal Homeschool submits the invoice electronically through the Step Up EMA Provider Portal. Parents typically do not receive a traditional invoice from us for scholarship-funded months.
Can I cancel?
Parents may discontinue future monthly reservations according to Step Up policies and Ideal Homeschool’s membership terms. Talk with Sarah if you need help transitioning off scholarship funding or ending membership.
Ready to get started?
Schedule a Success Call and tell us you’re using Step Up.
We’ll confirm fit, then walk you through EMA reservation and onboarding — no card payment on our site for scholarship-funded months.