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This branch of the scholarship eligibility provides additional educational options for all K-12 students, such as attending a participating private school.
This branch of the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program is designed to offer families of students with disabilities, as young as 3 years of age, access to additional education options.
How do I purchase Goally with my ESA scholarship funds?
Log into your MyScholarShop Account. Search for Goally, then pick out your tablet! Then submit your order. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
How can I apply for the Family Empowerment Scholarship in Florida?
Apply here! You’ll need proof of your child’s age, diagnosis, and residency to Step Up For Students. Once approved, funds go into an ESA.
What is Step Up for Students and how are they involved in Florida's ESA programs?
Step Up For Students is a nonprofit organization in Florida that administers several scholarship programs, including the Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES). The organization plays a key role in the implementation and distribution of funds for the Family Empowerment Scholarship in the state.
Is there a handbook?
Yes! You can download Step Up for Student’s guide HERE.
Can you buy a product outside of MyScholarShop and get reimbursed?
You can buy services and products through MyScholarShop without paying upfront. You can also use other providers by paying first and then claiming reimbursement.
The Family Empowerment Scholarship Florida program works like this: The state of Florida sets aside a chunk of money each year to fund this program. If you’re a parent and you want to apply, you need to fill out an application form online and submit it. If your application is reviewed and accepted, you will get a certain amount of money. The amount varies, but it’s usually enough to cover a good portion of your child’s education expenses.
The Family Empowerment Scholarship in Florida offers different amounts based on the child’s track, grade level, and other factors:
| Track | Grade Level | Maximum Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FES-EO | Kindergarten | $7,612 |
| FES-EO | Grade 12 | $12,672 |
| FES-UA | 3-year-old with specific diagnosis | $10,254 |
| FES-UA | 12th grader with severe disability | $15,381 |
You can take this free short survey to receive a personalized report to see which scholarships may apply to your child.
For more details on scholarship amounts and calculations, check out the Florida Department of Education or approved scholarship funding organizations’ websites.
To be considered for the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO), families must satisfy the following conditions:
A parent of a student may apply for and receive from the state a scholarship if the student is a Florida resident and is eligible to enroll in kindergarten through grade 12 in a public school in this state. Priority is given first to students whose household income level does not exceed 185% of the federal poverty level or who is in foster care or out-of-home care, then to students whose household income level exceeds 185% of the federal poverty level, but does not exceed 400%.
For the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA), the eligibility criteria are:
For the 2023-2024 school year, an eligible student must be 3 or 4 years old, or eligible to enroll in kindergarten through 12th grade in a public school in Florida, and The subject of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or who has a diagnosis of a disability from a licensed physician or psychologist. “Disability” means, for a student age 3 through grade 12: autism spectrum disorder; cerebral palsy; Down syndrome; intellectual disability; Prader-Willi syndrome; Phelan-McDermid syndrome; Spina bifida; Williams syndrome; muscular dystrophy; a rare disease; anaphylaxis; hearing impaired; visually impaired; dual sensory impaired; traumatic brain injury; speech, language, orthopedic or other health impairment; emotional-behavioral or specific learning disability; hospital homebound for more than six months; or for a student in kindergarten, being a high-risk child.
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