I’m unique.
So is my education.

We empower Florida students with personalized PreK3-12 education scholarships.
20+
Years funding futures.
98.9%
Funds received are used for scholarships.
1M+
Scholarships funded to Florida students.

Scholarships

Transforming Futures

We empower Florida families to personalize their children’s education. Select a scholarship that will open the door to a private school, different public school, tutor, therapist, specialist and more.
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Education Choice

  • All Florida K-12 students
  • Private School Tuition & Fees
  • Public School Transportation
  • ESA through the Personalized Education Program (PEP) >
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Unique Abilities

  • 3-22 Years Old
  • Private School Tuition
  • Therapist / Specialist
  • And More
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New Worlds

  • K-5 Public School Students
  • Literacy & Math Programs
  • Tutoring / Curriculum
  • And More
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Hope

  • K-12 Bullied Students
  • Private School Tuition
  • Private School Fees
  • Or Public School Transportation
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Become a Donor

Invest in Our Future

There are many ways to invest in the future of Florida’s educational landscape.
Earn dollar-for-dollar tax credits while funding K-12 scholarships through the state’s Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program.

Support students through workplace giving, planned giving, vehicle donations and more.
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Join Us

Help Change Lives

Schools and providers partner with Step Up For Students to provide educational options for children in Florida.
Be part of the larger effort to ensure every child has an opportunity to receive a high-quality, customized education.
Our scholarship programs and extended services can help increase student achievement, strengthen instruction and grow school enrollment.
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Stepping Beyond the Scholarship

Every day, students across Florida are fulfilling their potential through personalized education. Meet the students and read their stories as they forge a new educational path. Be inspirED by how our scholarships are shaping the future.
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Reimagining
Education

As the national gathering place for news and commentary about the evolving world of education choice, NextSteps' robust team of reporters and commentators rely on their experience to speak about the explosion of education options and the means for tapping into them.
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Meet the Students

Stepping Up To Success

Research & Reports

Program Facts and
Annual Reports

Scholarship programs run by Step Up, such as the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, Hope Scholarship, Reading Scholarship, and the Family Empowerment Scholarship, constitute a vibrant part of Florida’s changing education landscape.
Research and Reports
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A Passion For 
Education Choice

Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children.


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