Opting In/Out Information:
Opting in means you plan to use scholarship funds. Your student must remain enrolled in public school through the end of the current semester. You should withdraw your student only after the semester ends and before the next term begins.
Example:
If you apply in March, your student stays enrolled through the spring semester and may withdraw before the next school year
If you apply in September, your student stays enrolled through the fall semester and may withdraw before the spring semester
Step 1: Open the Confirmation Window
Step 1: Open the Confirmation Window
Log in to your Parent Portal
On your dashboard, locate the Announcements panel on the right
Find the message about opting in
Click “Confirm participation”
Step 2: Review Student Selection
A “Confirm Student Participation” window will open
Your eligible students will already be selected as opting in Review the students listed
Step 3: Complete Required Consents
Check both consent boxes to continue:
Accept responsibility for program funds
Allow access to student records for processing
The “Continue” button will remain inactive until both boxes are checked
Step 4: Continue
After checking both boxes, click “Continue”
Step 5: Final Confirmation
Review the students listed on the confirmation screen
Click “Confirm” to complete your selection
Step 6: View Updated Status
After confirming, you will return to your dashboard
Your student’s status will update to “Approved”
New Statuses You May See
When the opt-in window opens, you may notice new application statuses in your parent portal. Here’s what each one means:
Status | What It Means |
Approved, Awaiting Opt-In | Your student is eligible. No selection has been made. |
Approved | You opted in. Your student will receive funding. |
Opted Out | You opted out. Your student will not receive funding for this program year. |
Need Help?
If you need help with any step of the process, our Support Team is here for you. Please reach out with any questions about your student’s participation status.