Florida students who are not full-time private or public school students can access the Personalized Education Program (PEP) through the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program. This scholarship provides an educational savings account (ESA) to fund the educational needs of eligible students.

Quick facts:

• Open to K-12 Florida residents not enrolled in full-time private or public school regardless of household income.
• Available to Florida residents, regardless of household income, who are eligible to attend a K-12 public school.
• Students must be at least age 5 by Sept 1, of the school year in which they wish to enroll.
• Provides access to an education savings account (ESA) that functions like a bank account.
• $7,800 average amount awarded for the 2023-24 school year. (The 2024-25 award amounts will not be officially determined until after the Governor has signed the budget.)
• The program will serve 60,000 students in the 2024-25 school year and grow by 40,000 annually.

Scholarships for Students with Unique Abilities (Students with Disabilities)

The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA)

Personalize the education of your child with unique abilities. This scholarship is delivered as an education savings account (ESA) that you can direct toward a combination of programs and approved providers. This includes schools, therapists, specialists, curriculum, technology, a college savings account and more.

Quick facts:

• Available to students age 3 through grade 12 or age 22, whichever comes first, who have a specific diagnosis
• $10,000 average award for an FES-UA scholarship
• Funds may be used for tuition and fees for a private school, homeschooling options, therapies, tutoring and more