Tampa, FL, February 7, 2020 – AAA Scholarship Foundation today announced it would implement
several changes that will enable continued participation by Fifth Third Bank in the Florida Tax
Credit Scholarship Program.
Following a series of in-depth discussions with bank representatives, AAA will adopt new guidelines
that will enhance the information provided to parents and help ensure full transparency as they make
these important educational decisions for their children. AAA also will meet annually with Fifth Third
to evaluate the program and review the impact that the bank’s investment is having on the lives of
scholarship recipients.
“We appreciate the partnership we have had with Fifth Third over the past few years and wanted to
explore ways we could continue to work together to support the educational aspirations of Florida’s
economically disadvantaged and displaced students,” said Kim Dyson, president and CEO of AAA
Scholarship Foundation. “We listened to their concerns and their strong interest in making sure that
parents have the opportunity and information they need to make informed choices about the
educational-settings that best fit their children’s learning needs. One way we can do that is by creating
a roadmap to help parents navigate the process of selecting and applying to schools.”
Dyson said this and other enhancements would start to be implemented immediately and would be
in effect for enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year, paving the way for Fifth Third’s continued
participation in the program.
“We look forward to once again partnering with Fifth Third through the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship
Program to help low-income and displaced students gain access to educational options,” Dyson said.