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Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition (School Year 2026 - 2027)

Annual Base Tuition Per Student:


 
Elementary
(K - 5th Grade)
Secondary
(6th - 12th Grade)
1st Child
$13,057.00
$14,926.00
Each Additional Child
10% Discount
$11,752.00

$13,433.00          
 

Daycare & Pre-K:

Program
Regular Day
(8:30am–2:30pm)
Extended Day
(7:30am–3:30pm)
 Full Day Extended
(7:30am–5:30pm)
Daycare (Ages 1-2)   

$18,000.00
      
$19,000.00        
$20,000
Pre-K 2 (Ages 2-3)   

$18,000.00        

$19,000.00        
 
$20,000
Each Additional Child
10% Discount
$16,200
$17,100
$18,000
Pre-K 3 & 4 (Ages 3 -5)
$14,000
$15,000
$16,000
Each Additional Child
10% Discount0
$12,600
$13,500
$14,400
Note: These fees are based on UAF's 10 month school calendar. Universal Academy of Florida (UAF) will offer care on additional days for daycare, except for federally recognized holidays, for an extra per-day fee.
 
 
 

Fees (School Year 2026 - 2027)

List of 6 items.

  • Annual Fees Per Student

     (Includes, but not limited to, the following: Book Usage, SAT, Accident Insurance, Graduation...etc.)
     
     
    Daycare & PreK-2
    Pre-K
    KG
    1st
    2nd
    3rd
    4th
    5th
    Total Fees

    $355.00
    $530.00
    $580.00
    $540.00
    $530.00
    $520.00
    $520.00
    $590.00
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    6th
    7th
    8th
    9th
    10th
    11th
    12th
    Total Fees
    $540.00
    $590.00
    $535.00
    $535.00
    $505.00
    $550.00
    $550.00
     

  • Itemized Annual Fees

  • Parent Volunteer Hours Opt-Out Fee

    • Parent Volunteer Requirement: Each family is required to complete 20 volunteer hours per school year. Families who prefer not to participate in volunteer activities may opt out by paying a $500 fee. Any family that does not complete their 20 hours by the end of the 2026–27 school year will be automatically charged $500.

  • Yearly Development Fee

    (Allocated for the continued growth and development of UAF Facilities)
    • $2,000 per new family
    • $800 per returning family                                

  • Yearly Security Fee

    • $500 per family                                                                                   

  • Additional Fees (Based on Need)

    • Transportation: Must reserve spot annually. Minimum age for student must be 5 years old (unless accompanied by an older sibling):
      • Spring Hill Bus: $2350 per year, per child, for students riding the UAF Spring Hill bus to and from school.         
      • New Tampa Bus: $2050 per year, per child, for students riding the UAF New Tampa Bus to and from school.             
    • Aftercare: $1500 per year, per child, Unlimited use for the year during aftercare hours.
      • Aftercare Hours Monday-Thursday: Dismissal - 5:15pm, Friday: Dismissal - 3:00pm                 (Ramadan hours may vary)                                                               
    • Registration fee: $30 registration fee for each new student or current families adding a sibling.          

Payment Plans:

Tuition is paid to Blackbaud Tuition Management (previously known as SMART) on a annual, biannual, quarterly, or monthly payment plan.                                                                              
  • Blackbaud Tuition Management charges a $56 fee per family.
  • Blackbaud Tuition Management tuition payments start at the beginning of June and a late charge will be assessed after the 1st of each month if payments are not received on time.

Withdrawal Policy:

Withdrawal Policy after June 1, 2026: Parents are responsible to pay 10% of the total fees which includes: Tuition, School, Development fee, and Security Fees for every month the student is enrolled at UAF. The same withdrawal policy is applicable for students receiving scholarships. However, the family will only pay the remaining balance not covered by scholarships (SUFS only pays for the days the student attends). Please be advised, all families enrolled at UAF by and after June 1, 2026 will be subject to a non-refundable first month’s tuition payment, regardless of whether their child is withdrawn before the first day of school.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Universal Academy of Florida is a recipient of the Step Up for Student scholarships, the AAA Scholarship programs and VPK voucher

These scholarships do not cover the full cost of annual tuition. Families would need to apply for these scholarships on their own and budget for the remaining tuition balance once a scholarship has been applied.

Supplemental Funding

List of 3 items.

  • Step Up for Students & AAA Scholarships

    • SUFS and AAA are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, and in special cases, PK.
    • These scholarships are no longer income based.
    • Scholarship award information must be submitted to UAF no later than May 1, 2025, to be reflected on your first tuition payment. Otherwise, parents will be required to pay the full monthly tuition fee as scheduled until the scholarship approval is received.
    *Scholarship information must be uploaded using the Google form provided by UAF. Please use this link to access the form: https://forms.gle/g2vwRmhKdMbZaYp49

    SUFS Contact: 877-735-7837 -
    info@stepupforstudents.org - www.stepupforstudents.org 
     
     

  • VPK (Voluntary Preschool)

    • For students in PK-4 only: Students must be 4 years old by September 1st and must be a Florida resident.
    • There are no income qualifications.
    • VPK certificates must be uploaded using this link no later than May 1, 2025 to be reflected on your June tuition payment. 
    VPK Families can register at: www.elchc.org       
    Contact: 813-515-2340

  • Scholarship Award Upload Process & Form

    Please use the following link to upload your child's award information from your scholarship account, https://forms.gle/g2vwRmhKdMbZaYp49 

    Note:
    • One google form per child.  If more than one child is added to the google form, the form will be rejected.
    • Be sure to provide the correct information on the google form. This information will be used to enroll your child in UAF's scholarship account. If this information is incomplete or incorrect, we will not be able enroll your child and therefore we will not receive funding to offset your tuition costs.
    • Emails containing your child's award information will not be accepted. The only acceptable way to provide us your child's award information is by completing the google form and uploading the award information.

UAF Tuition Assistance Program

Once children are approved and a deposit has been paid, families facing difficulties paying the full tuition fees may apply for the UAF Financial Aid Program through Blackbaud Financial Aid (BBFA).

The Financial Aid Committee determines all Financial Aid Awards based on specific eligibility criteria, including:  
  • Family Income
  • Academic Performance
  • Discipline Record
  • Grade level
  • Tuition Payment History
Families applying for Financial Aid must complete the online Family Financial Aid application through the Blackbaud Financial Aid website and upload all required documents. Applications without supporting documents will not be considered for financial aid. Please note that, as a family’s financial situation may change, it is necessary to apply for aid each year. Additionally, families must apply for any applicable scholarships before applying for financial aid.

  • Financial Aid Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
  • Non-refundable Processing Fee: $45 for standard applications; $55 for business-related applications.
Upon recommendation from BBFA and according to the criteria adopted by the school for scholarship grants, the Scholarship Committee will decide on the eligibility of applicants and the amount of aid they receive. Due to limited funds, financial aid and the amount awarded will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents will also be required to volunteer for at least 20 hours per year.
Please note that receiving financial aid in previous years does not guarantee an award or the same amount for the current year.

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