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First Frets

Product vendorOnline

On the official Florida Step Up For Students list
Visit website Official Step Up For Students site

At a glance

Type
Product vendor
Location
Not published by the state
How they serve
Online
Approved for
Florida scholarships through Step Up For Students (Florida)
On the official list
Oct 10, 2026

About First Frets

First Frets has helped thousands of students of all ages learn the guitar and ukulele! Learn from the comfort of home, at a fraction of the cost of in-person lessons. Short, bite-sized video lessons (most lessons are around 5 minutes long), take students from beginner to advanced, one simple step at a time. Our curriculum also includes lesson sheets, skills checklists, and completion certificates that can be printed and signed. Many students use our courses to fulfill fine arts credit requirements for their organization.

As published on the Florida list.

How First Frets gets paid

Families order and pay through the Step Up For Students portal. Here's what happens on the provider's side, from Step Up For Students's official rules. ChoicePaid doesn't handle payments.

  • Families can't request direct payment to a provider until after the service has been rendered.1
  • Families can claim reimbursement for services paid up to three months in advance; longer prepayments need your signed statement that the payment is non-refundable.2
  • Families pay providers directly through EMA, or pay out of pocket and request reimbursement from the scholarship account.1

Before you book

  1. 1Check that First Frets has an approved offering for what you need in the Step Up For Students portal. Being on the list doesn't mean every service is approved.
  2. 2Ask what's included, the total price and any fees before you commit.
  3. 3Ask how they'll bill: through the Step Up For Students portal or another way. The Step Up For Students guide explains the rules.
  4. 4Paying out of pocket for reimbursement? Keep an itemized receipt. Check a receipt

Questions families ask

Is First Frets approved for Florida scholarships through Step Up For Students?

First Frets appears on Step Up For Students Vendor and Product Listing, published by Florida (Oct 10, 2026). Approvals and offerings change, so confirm on the official program site before you book.

How do I pay First Frets with Step Up For Students funds?

Families pay through the Step Up For Students portal, not directly. On the provider's side, per Step Up For Students's rules: Families can't request direct payment to a provider until after the service has been rendered.

Is this listing managed by the business?

Not yet. It shows only what Florida publishes. The owner can claim it for free to add a description and website.

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Sources

  1. 1. 2024-25 FES-UA School and Provider Handbook, Step Up For Students, p. 17, updated Jan 14, 2025
  2. 2. 2024-25 FES-UA School and Provider Handbook, Step Up For Students, p. 19, updated Jan 14, 2025