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The Alabama Accountability Act of 2013 gives parents of Alabama K5-12 students the flexibility to choose the school environment that best serves the unique learning needs of each child. At Renaissance Scholarships, Inc., we believe that high achieving students should be able to attend schools that offer rigorous academics in a college preparatory program. To make this possible, we provide scholarship funds to apply toward tuition and fees at high performing schools across the state. Click here to see our Partner Schools.

Is your Child eligible to apply for a scholarship?

Students may access a scholarship from RSI if:

1. He/she been accepted to one of our Partner Schools.
2. The total household annual income does not exceed 250% of the federal poverty level. Families can earn up to 350% after the first year. Students with IEPs or 504 Plans are exempt from the income requirements.

Step 1

A student must first be admitted to one of the Participating Schools before they can apply for an RSI scholarship.

Once admitted, the Partner School will recommend the student for the Renaissance Scholarship if they believe the student qualifies. The student will receive a Parent Handbook and the link to apply.

Step 2

Begin gathering the necessary documents for your scholarship application. You will submit these documents through the online application. The required documents for all applicants include:

1. 2024 Alabama State Income Tax Return (AL Form 40).
   1. If you are not required to file an Income Tax Return, you may provide Statement of Non-Filing Form (SNF).
2. A copy of the mortgage or rental agreement of the primary residence with the parents/guardian’s name is listed.
3. Two utility bills dated within the last 2 months with the parents/guardian’s name listed.
4. All forms of income you receive, which may include, but are not limited to:
   1. 2024 W2(s) or 1099 of the parents/guardians
   2. Social Security Income/Disability for every household member (including children)
   3. Child support
   4. Unemployment Compensation
   5. Schedule C (Form 1040) – Business Tax Return
   6. TANF
   7. SNAP
   8. Any other taxable/non-taxable income.
5. Verification of Alabama Public School Assignment Form (SAF).
   1. A representative from your zoned public school must sign the SAF. You will need to provide the school with a copy of the mortgage or rental agreement in the parent or guardian’s name, along with two recent utility bills. They may also ask for a birth certificate.
   2. OR, if you reside in Baldwin, Birmingham City, Calhoun, Huntsville City, Mobile, Montgomery County, or Trussville City, you can find your school zoning information using the links at the bottom of the SAF form. Please screenshot the results showing your school zoning and home address.
6. Applying student’s 2024-2025 1st Semester Report Card.
7. If applicable, a copy of the student’s IEP or 504 plan.
   1. All IEP and 504 plans must be dated to cover the 25-26 school year.

Step 3

Apply once the application portal is open. The partner school administration or an RSI representative will notify you when the application portal becomes available.

Step 4

RSI or Kaleidoscope will contact you via email if any information is missing from your application.

Step 5

Renaissance will review your application, and families will be updated on their application status as follows:

1. Renewal applicants will be notified of their application status first.
2. New applicants who are zoned to a Priority School will receive award notifications as they are cleared and accepted.
3. New applicants who are NOT zoned to a Priority School will also receive award notifications by July 1.
4. Anyone who is not awarded a scholarship will be notified by mid-August or earlier.