Florida scholarships for families
Florida's scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA and PEP) are open to K-12 students regardless of income and pay for private school or a flexible education account.
Checked against the program's own sources on Oct 14, 2026. Each fact links to its source.
How much do Florida scholarships pay?
- Private school scholarships (FTC and FES-EO) average $8,000.1
- The Unique Abilities scholarship (FES-UA) for students with disabilities averages $10,000.1
- PEP, for students not in public school or a home education program, averages $8,000 in an education savings account and can serve up to 140,000 students in 2026-27.1
Who qualifies for Florida scholarships?
- Florida residents eligible to enroll in a Florida public school. FES-EO students must be at least 5 on or before September 1 and no older than 21. Income information is optional, and only matters for priority when funding is limited.2
What can Florida scholarships pay for?
- Private school tuition and fees, or, through FES-UA and PEP accounts, homeschooling, tutoring, therapies, instructional materials and more.1
When can you apply for Florida scholarships?
- Applications for the 2026-27 school year are open.1
How do you apply for Florida scholarships?
Families apply through the program itself, not through ChoicePaid.
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Sources
- 1. Step Up For Students: scholarships, stepupforstudents.org, checked Oct 14, 2026
- 2. Family Empowerment Scholarship FES Eligibility Requirements, support.withodyssey.com, checked Jul 27, 2026
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