Yes, Scouts are Included

Your child may qualify to use scholarship funds for Scouting registration if:

• They have an awarded, accepted and funded FES-UA, FTC/FES-EO or PEP scholarship.
• Funds are available in their scholarship account. For private school scholarship recipients, remaining funds may be used for other eligible expenses after tuition and required school fees are paid.
• The registration expense is for the scholarship student and meets the purchasing requirements for their specific program.
• The family can provide the documentation requested by Step Up For Students.

The Marketplace chart does not list Elective Courses for New Worlds Scholarship Accounts. Families should always confirm coverage for their specific scholarship before registering.

If your family does not currently receive a scholarship, visit Step Up For Students to explore the available programs and determine whether your child may be eligible.

Families should expect to pay the Scouting registration fee first and then submit a reimbursement request through their Step Up Education Market Assistant account.

Before submitting the request, gather:

• An itemized receipt or proof of payment
• Official registration documentation from the pack or troop
• An educational benefit statement or form, if requested

Your pack or troop can help provide the appropriate payment and registration documentation.

Step Up’s current guidance specifically includes club fees, including Scouts. Because eligibility can change and not every Scouting-related expense is necessarily covered, families should confirm the specific expense in the current Step Up Purchasing Guide before making a purchase.

Step Up may require proof of payment and other documentation showing that the expense qualifies. The exact requirements depend on the expense, so families should follow the current reimbursement instructions in EMA and Step Up’s reimbursement guide.