Step Up For Students at Sewista Studio
Sarasota families can put scholarship funds toward creative, skill-building sewing classes and camps. Here is how it works, and how we help you get set up.

Turn Scholarship Funds Into Real Skills
Step Up For Students helps administer Florida programs that many families use to personalize their child’s education. Depending on the scholarship, funds can go toward approved enrichment classes and camps.
At Sewista Studio, that means hands-on sewing and fashion design taught in small groups, with all supplies included. Kids build practical skills, follow real patterns, and finish projects they are proud of.
Approved uses and steps can change, so always confirm the current details through the official portal before reserving funds. This page is a friendly overview, not eligibility or legal advice.
How to use Step Up for Students
Common questions from Sarasota families using scholarship funds
- 1Confirm your fundingMake sure your Step Up for Students funds have been approved and are available.
- 2Register through our websiteRegister for the appropriate class on our website and select “Pay with Step Up for Students” at checkout. This reserves your child’s seat.
- 3Reserve your funds in EMA MarketplaceLog in to the EMA Marketplace, search for Sewista Studio, select the appropriate class listing, and reserve your funds.
Your funds will remain reserved until the end of the quarter. Once the quarter is complete, we will collect the reserved funds for your child’s classes. If you have any questions, please contact us!
Programs Families Use Step Up For
These are the programs Sarasota families most often ask about.
📚 Homeschool Sewing Classes
Weekday daytime classes for homeschool families, billed quarterly across the school year.
🗓️ After-School Sewing Classes
Weekly after-school and Saturday classes for students on a traditional schedule.
☀️ Sewing Camps
Summer, holiday, and school-break camps where kids design and sew real projects.
Step Up For Students FAQs
Common questions from Sarasota families using scholarship funds
Want a deeper walkthrough? Read our Step Up For Students guide for Sarasota families.
Ready to Get Started?
Browse our programs or reach out, and we will help you use your scholarship to enroll.