Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship for Education
Florida’s Family Empowerment Scholarship for Education (FES-EO) provides families with funds to customize their child’s education, including homeschool curriculum, tutoring, and educational services. Florida has one of the most robust school choice ecosystems in the country.
Program Details
- Award Amount: Up to approximately $8,000 per student per year
- Eligibility: All Florida students (Kâ12) â expanded to universal eligibility
- Approved Expenses: Curriculum, instructional materials, tutoring, educational technology, standardized testing, and approved educational services
- How to Apply: Apply through Step Up For Students, the state-approved scholarship funding organization
- Website: stepupforstudents.org
Florida’s FES-EO scholarship is administered by Step Up For Students and provides substantial funding for homeschool families. The program has expanded significantly in recent years, and as of 2023, eligibility is essentially universal for all Florida Kâ12 students. Funds can be used for a wide range of educational expenses, making it one of the most flexible programs in the country.
For Florida homeschool families, this program can cover the majority of your educational expenses. The application process involves creating an account with Step Up For Students, providing proof of Florida residency, and submitting your child’s enrollment information. Once approved, funds are loaded onto a dedicated spending card that can be used at approved vendors.
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