LiFT Academy Admissions

LiFT Academy Is…

A warm, nurturing place where students of all academic levels in Kindergarten through 12th grade can excel. With small classrooms, individualized accommodations, and innovative teaching techniques, LiFT Academy encourages students to reach their fullest potential — intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Services are provided, and admissions/referrals are made at LiFT Academy without regard to race, gender, creed, or national origin.

Steps for Enrollment

#1 Pre-Admission Application

This application helps us determine if your student meets our admission requirements.

#2 Shadow Day

Your student must have a shadow day on campus at LiFT Academy.

#3 Review

The administrative team will review your shadow day feedback, student’s current psycho-educational evaluations and other pertinent data.

#4 Enrollment Forms

Once your student is accepted into LiFT Academy, please fill out the LiFT New Registration form.

Steps 1-3 must be completed before we accept registration paperwork.

Returning LiFT Academy Students

To schedule a campus tour or a shadow day,
please email info@liftfl.org or call 727.258.7659


2025 – 2026 School Year

Returning LiFT Families:

Early Registration opens on February 24, 2025, & will remain open until the close of business on March 14, 2025
• Families can
save $100 off Registration Costs if registered during this window. ($400)
Standard Registration Begins: April 12, 2025 to July 31, 2025

New LiFT Families:

Early Registration opens on March 15, 2025, & will remain open until the close of business on April 11, 2025
• Families can save $100 off Registration Costs if registered during this window. ($400)
Standard Registration Begins: April 12, 2025 to July 31, 2025 ∙ Standard Registration will be open April 12. 2025 to July 2025

∙ The registration Fee during this time will be $500


Registration Fee*

$500.00 first child

(Early Registration Discount: $400 if registered by March 15, 2025, for returning students or April 11, 2025, for NEW students.)

$400.00 for each additional child

Registration includes a technology fee, student insurance, Renweb use, MAP testing materials, library use, and a yearbook.

*The registration fee is non-refundable.

LiFT Academy Tuition

2024-2025 RATES

Grades K-6th $12,075
Grades 7-8th $12,600
Grades 9-12th $14,175

Tuition includes textbooks, e-textbooks, consumables, agenda books, and any classroom curriculum.

Graduation Fee: $125

Fifteen hours of volunteer service and/or school event participation are required for each family per school year.

A monetary buyout is available for $25 per hour. Please call the office for further details.


Scholarship Information

Scholarship applications are open for the school year.

  • LiFT accepts the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA), FES-EO, FTC, and HOPE Student Scholarships.
  • A copy of your latest tax return and W-2 form will be required.

*Note: a parentally placed private school student with a disability does not have an individual right to receive some or all of the special education and related services that the student would receive if enrolled in a public school under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended.

LiFT Board Scholarship Funds

The LiFT Board Scholarship will also open on May 1st – July 31st for any family in financial need. You may access the LiFT Board Scholarship in your FACTS Tuition account. To Apply, visit www.FACTSmgt.com > Parent Login > Payment Plan / Financial Aid > Home Page > See “Facts Grant & Aid” > Click the button to start the application. LiFT scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis and are based on the most significant financial needs as the priority.


All families must sign up online through the FACTS Tuition Management System for tuition payment options.

Income Based Scholarships

Florida Tax Credit (FTC) and Family Empowerment (FES)
• Offered by Step Up for Students
• Offered by AAA
*Please note AAA charges an Enrollment fee

LiFT Board of Directors

The LiFT Board Scholarship will also open on May 1 – July 31 for any family in financial need. You may access the LiFT Board Scholarship in your FACTS Tuition account. To Apply, visit www.FACTSmgt.com > Parent Login > Payment Plan / Financial Aid > Home Page > See “Facts Grant & Aid” > Click the button to start the application. LiFT scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis and are based on the most significant financial needs as the priority.

Disability Based Scholarships

Family Empowerment Scholarships – Unique Abilities (FES-UA)” offered by Step Up For Students

• Offered by Step Up for Students
• Offered by AAA
*Please note AAA charges an Enrollment fee

Bullied Students

Hope
Step Up for Students

Please know that you are not alone in this; we are here to help! Our staff is knowledgeable about the scholarship opportunities and experience in each application process. We are happy to answer any questions and guide you towards the best options for you and your family. Please call us at (727) 258-7659 or email us for more information.