Apply for Fall 2026.
In-person: $9,000/year
Virtual: $6,000/year
Scholarships available!


    What are the benefits of virtual learning?

    • Flexibility: At Avachyle STEM Academy, students can engage with STEM curricula at their own pace, accommodating diverse schedules and allowing them to balance hands-on projects, like coding simulations or virtual labs, with personal commitments.
    • Accessibility: Our virtual platform breaks down geographical barriers, enabling students from anywhere to join Avachyle STEM Academy’s inclusive programs, particularly benefiting those in remote areas who might otherwise lack access to specialized STEM resources.
    • Personalized Learning: Avachyle STEM Academy utilizes adaptive online tools to customize STEM content, such as interactive math modules or science experiments, ensuring each student addresses their individual strengths and challenges in a thriving, inclusive setting.
    • Cost-Effectiveness: By minimizing costs associated with travel and materials, virtual learning at Avachyle STEM Academy makes high-quality STEM education more affordable, with many digital resources provided at no extra charge to support equitable access.
    • Diverse Learning Resources: Students at Avachyle STEM Academy benefit from multimedia STEM tools—like virtual reality simulations of physics concepts or collaborative coding forums—that enhance engagement and deepen understanding of complex topics.
    • Inclusivity: Our virtual environment at Avachyle STEM Academy is designed with accessibility features, such as customizable interfaces for students with disabilities, aligning with our dedication to creating a space where all kids, including those with special needs, can excel in STEM.
    • Skill Development: Navigating Avachyle STEM Academy’s online platforms builds essential digital literacy, time management, and self-discipline—key skills for future STEM careers, while encouraging the critical thinking central to our academy’s ethos.
    • Global Connectivity: Avachyle STEM Academy connects students with a worldwide community of peers and experts, fostering cross-cultural collaborations on STEM projects and exposing them to diverse perspectives in science, technology, engineering, and math.
    • Safe Learning Environment: Virtual learning at Avachyle STEM Academy provides a secure space free from physical distractions or risks, allowing students to focus on innovative STEM exploration in a nurturing, inclusive atmosphere.
    • Environmental Impact: By reducing the need for physical commutes and facilities, Avachyle STEM Academy’s virtual approach promotes sustainability, teaching students about eco-friendly practices while they learn STEM principles that contribute to a better world.

    How do Scholarships Work?

    • Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO)
      • Description: An ESA program allowing funds for private school tuition, virtual education, homeschooling, tutoring, or other approved expenses. It’s Florida’s main universal school choice program.
      • Eligibility: Florida residents in grades K-12 (or entering kindergarten); priority for lower-income families, but open to all. No IEP required.
      • Funding: Average $7,500–$8,000 per student (varies by grade and county); funded by state.
      • Application: Through Step Up For Students.
      • https://www.edchoice.org/school-choice/programs/florida-family-empowerment-scholarship-program/
    • Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC)
      • Description: A tax-credit funded scholarship for private school tuition or transportation to out-of-district public schools.
      • Eligibility: Household income up to 400% of federal poverty level (about $120,000 for a family of four in 2025); Florida residents in K-12.
      • Funding: Up to $7,000–$8,000 per student.
      • Application: Administered by SFOs like Step Up For Students or AAA Scholarship Foundation.
    • Hope Scholarship
      • Description: Voucher for students who experienced bullying, harassment, or violence in public schools, usable for private school tuition.
      • Eligibility: K-12 students with a documented incident report from a public school.
      • Funding: Equivalent to public school per-pupil funding (around $7,500).
      • Application: Through Step Up For Students
      • https://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/k-12-scholarship-programs/
    • Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA)
      • Description: An ESA specifically for students with disabilities, covering private school tuition, therapies, virtual learning, or specialized services. Formerly known as the Gardiner Scholarship; it’s Florida’s primary special needs voucher program.
      • Eligibility: Florida residents aged 3–22 (or through grade 12) with a qualifying disability (e.g., autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual disability, or specific learning disabilities); IEP or diagnosis required. No income limit.
      • Funding: Average $10,000 per student (varies by needs and county; up to $15,000+ for higher needs).
      • Application: Open for 2025-26 via Step Up For Students; requires documentation like an IEP.
      • https://www.stepupforstudents.org/scholarships/unique-abilities/
    • AAA Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
      • Description: Income-based scholarships for private schools, with priority for students with disabilities.
      • Eligibility: Low-income families (up to 300% poverty level); IEP or disability enhances priority.
      • Funding: Varies, often full tuition coverage.
      • Application: Through AAA website.
        https://www.aaascholarships.org/parents/florida/