🎓 CRSS Scholarship Program
The CRSS Scholarship Program is funded by the Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. It supports individuals seeking to apply for, renew, or reinstate recovery specialist credentials by covering specific credential-related fees.
🗓️ Annual Availability
- Scholarships are awarded each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
- Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The program closes early if funds are exhausted before June 30.
- Once awarded, scholarship funds must be used within 3 months, or they will be returned to the general fund for redistribution.
💰 How It Works
- The FCB will notify scholarship recipients by email.
- Funds are not given directly to recipients.
- Instead, the FCB will adjust your account to remove the applicable fee(s), allowing your application to proceed without a direct payment.
📌 Eligible Fees
Scholarship funds may be applied to:
- New applications
- Exams
- Upgrades
- Renewals
- Reactivations
- Reinstatements
📝 Application Guidelines and Form
⚠️ Important: The scholarship application is separate from the certification application processes.
To apply for a scholarship:
- Review the Instructions: Carefully read the Instructions for Completing the Scholarship Application Form.
- Submit the Scholarship Application: Complete the CRPS & CRSS Scholarship Application before submitting your online certification application.
- Follow Through Promptly: If awarded, you must complete your online certification application within 3 months of receiving the scholarship award notification.