For eligible families
Step Up For Students Direct Pay Service Provider
Use Step Up For Students scholarship funds for eligible speech therapy sessions reserved through EMA. When sessions are covered by available scholarship funds, families do not pay Speech For The Top out of pocket.
Direct pay for eligible families
Eligible sessions can be paid directly through Step Up.
Services and sessions must be eligible, follow the required EMA reservation process, and be covered by available scholarship funds. Speech For The Top then submits eligible session charges directly through Step Up.
- Use eligible fundsStep Up scholarship funds may be used for eligible services, including speech therapy with approved providers such as Speech For The Top.
- Direct program billingEligible session charges are submitted through Step Up.
- No payment to Speech For The TopFor eligible sessions reserved through EMA and covered by available funds.
Eligibility, available scholarship funds, eligible services, and program rules are determined by Step Up For Students.
How it works
A clear path from first question to payment.
Each part of the process is straightforward, so your family knows what happens before therapy begins.
Complete the Getting to Know You Form
Share the support and scheduling details that would be helpful. We’ll explain what to prepare and how the process works.
Reserve eligible sessions in EMA
Families reserve approved sessions through the Step Up portal before services are provided.
We submit direct payment
Speech For The Top submits eligible, reserved session charges through Step Up after services are provided.
Private pay
Not using Step Up?
Private-pay services are also available. We share current pricing before scheduling so your family has the information needed to decide whether to proceed.
Ready to get started?
Complete our two-minute Getting to Know You Form, or book a free 15-minute call if you have questions.