Program: Parent FES-UA

The 2025-26 award amounts can be found here. FES-UA scholarships vary by grade, county and severity of need. The average scholarship is about $10,000, though children with matrix scores of 254 or 255 will see between $22,000 and $34,000 on average.

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Is the FES-UA enrollment cap increasing?

Aug 19, 2024

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By Abnel

Yes. The legislature approved an increase of more than 20,000 students. The enrollment cap exemptions, such as being enrolled in a public school in the prior year, remain in place.

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Program: Parent FES-UA

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General FAQs

What is the scholarship amount for my county?

My student was attending a private school on scholarship, but now we attend a public school. What happened to my scholarship? Am I eligible for anything else?

What if I want a different scholarship for my student?

Can I apply for more than one scholarship at a time for my child?

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I’m an active-duty military and a resident of Florida, but I’ve been assigned to a base outside of Florida and plan to move soon. Can my children still keep their scholarship?

Private School FAQs

If I unenroll my student from a private school, how long do I have to choose another private school?

I applied for a Private School Scholarship. Can I apply for another scholarship as a backup?

What might cause my student to lose their scholarship?

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Unique Abilities FAQs

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PEP FAQs

Will I have to pay back PEP scholarship funds I’ve already spent if I leave the program?

Will the PEP scholarship money be returned to the state if I leave the program?

When is the appropriate time to terminate my home education program with my school district?

What do I do if we are awarded and funded PEP, but am still unsure and want to go back to Home Education? How does withdrawing work?

What if I do my evaluation early, and apply for PEP but I don't get awarded? Will I be truant? How does this work?

I’m renewing my child’s PEP scholarship; will I need to have an evaluation done before I apply?

How can I apply if I haven't done my evaluation yet? Will I miss my chance to apply for PEP?

My student is on PEP, will my child need to take a test and submit test scores to Step Up?

What is the Student Learning Plan?

Am I required to complete a Student Learning Plan (SLP) if my student attends a physical school at least two days a week?

What do I do if my student’s physical school is not listed as an option?

A new private school opened that will enroll home education students. Can I use PEP to pay the required tuition?

New Worlds FAQs

How much is the New Worlds Scholarship Account worth?

How do I demonstrate that my student has substantial deficiencies in math or reading literacy so we can qualify for the New Worlds Scholarship?

My student is attending a private preschool or private daycare. Can I still get a New Worlds Scholarship Account?

My student has a New Worlds Scholarship Account and is attending a public-school full time. Can I also apply for the new K-8 Transportation Stipend?

Transportation FAQs

Do I have to report the Transportation Stipend as income on my taxes?

My student attends a virtual school, but can we use the Transportation Stipend to cover expenses related to field trips or other assignments that may require travel?

I have students attending different public schools, can I get more than one Transportation Stipend?

How much is the Transportation Stipend worth?

I applied for a Transportation Stipend for my student to attend another public school. Can I also apply for another scholarship?

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I’m active-duty military and currently live out of state, but I’ve been assigned to a base in Florida and plan to move soon. Are my children eligible for a scholarship? 

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