STEP UP FOR STUDENTS · SUFS APPROVED PROVIDER SINCE JANUARY 2026

Most Families Pay $0.
Find Out If Yours Qualifies.

Mission Aviation Academy is an approved Step Up For Students (SUFS) provider. Florida's SUFS scholarships can cover aviation, drone, AI, and STEM programs at MAA — at no cost to eligible families. Use the calculator below to see which programs may apply to you.

SUFS Scholarship Estimator

Answer three questions to see which Florida scholarship programs your family may qualify for.


These results are estimates only. MAA's admissions team will confirm your specific eligibility and walk you through the application — at no cost to you.

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⚠️ This estimator is based on publicly available 2024–25 SUFS program guidelines and approximate federal poverty level thresholds. Income limits and program rules change annually. Eligibility is always confirmed by Step Up For Students — not by MAA. Do not make enrollment decisions based solely on these results. Contact MAA admissions or call SUFS directly at (877) 735-7837 before applying.

The 5 SUFS Programs MAA Accepts

MAA is an approved provider under all five Step Up For Students scholarship programs as of January 2026.

PEP
NO INCOME LIMIT
Personalized Education Program. Up to $24,000 rollover. Quarterly funding cycles. Available to all Florida families.
FES-UA
IEP / DISABILITY
Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities. Drone certification explicitly added as eligible elective in 2025–26. For students with documented disabilities.
FES-EO
INCOME-BASED
Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options. Income-eligible families. MAA programs qualify as supplemental enrichment and elective providers.
FTC
INCOME-BASED
Florida Tax Credit Scholarship. Corporate-funded. Income-eligible families. MAA qualifies for enrichment and elective services.
NWSA
NEWEST PROGRAM
New Worlds Scholarship Account. Newest SUFS program. Eligible expense categories align with PEP. MAA qualifies for enrichment and elective services.

24+ SUFS-Approved Courses at MAA

Across 7 career families. All of the following are eligible for SUFS funding when applicable.

✓ Aviation Discovery Flights
✓ Aviation Ground School / PPL Prep
✓ PPL Simulator Sessions
✓ Drone Intro (FAA TRUST)
✓ Part 107 Prep & Certification
✓ Drone Bootcamp (Advanced)
✓ AI Innovation App Building
✓ AeroSTEM Xperience
✓ Aerospace Engineering (2027)
✓ Aviation Maintenance Intro
✓ Entrepreneurship for Youth
✓ Career Blueprint Session

How to apply for SUFS

MAA walks every family through this process. You never navigate it alone.

1
Talk to MAA Admissions First
Book a free 30-minute admissions call. We'll confirm your eligibility, identify the right SUFS program, and walk you through the application before you start it. No paperwork required to begin.
2
Apply Through SUFS — We'll Guide You
Applications are submitted through the SUFS Education Marketplace Account (EMA) at stepupforstudents.org. New application windows open approximately February 1 each year for the following school year. MAA can provide guidance on navigating the portal.
3
Scholarship Approved — Enroll in MAA Programs
Once your SUFS scholarship is approved, funds are deposited in quarterly cycles (July, October, January, April). You select MAA programs directly through the EMA marketplace. Payment goes directly to MAA — $0 out of pocket for eligible families.
4
Start Flying, Building, and Earning Credentials
Your student attends Saturday classes at Tampa North Aero Park (X39). Discovery flights, drone labs, AI app building, and simulator sessions all run the same day. Credentials are issued directly by the FAA and MAA upon course completion.

Questions? Talk to Admissions.

Our admissions team confirms SUFS eligibility, walks you through the application, and makes sure no family who qualifies misses out because of the paperwork. Free. No commitment.

Book Free Admissions Call → (813) 445-8889