Get up to $10,000 per year for Education Savings Account expenses including private school, homeschool, tutoring, and therapy through Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES ESA)
Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship provides $8,000-$10,000 annually per student for Education Savings Account uses including private school tuition, homeschooling, tutoring, and therapy. Eligibility includes families earning up to 185% of federal poverty level ($57,720 for family of 4), students with disabilities, foster children, and siblings of current recipients. Over 130,000 Florida students currently benefit from these funds with year-round applications available through Step Up For Students.
| Grade Level | Award Amount | Special Needs Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,832 | Up to +$2,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,394 | Up to +$2,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,000 | Up to +$2,000 |
Families with household income at or below 185% of federal poverty level:
Visit stepupforstudents.org and create parent account. Verify email and complete profile.
Submit income verification:
Fill out student information, educational plan, and school selection. Submit documentation.
Step Up For Students processes application in 2-4 weeks. Approved families receive funds quarterly through approved vendors and schools.
Our Florida ESA specialists have helped 250+ families navigate the Step Up For Students application. We handle income verification, documentation, and school selection.