2025 Scholarships from Step Up For Student Students

Florida Tax Credit & Family Empowerment (FTC/FES‑EO) – Private School Choice

2025‑26 Status: Open.
Quick recap: Awards average about $8,000 toward private‑school tuition, fees, textbooks and testing; any leftover flows into an Education Savings Account (ESA) for approved expenses.
Apply / learn more: 2025‑26 Private School Scholarship (Applications for the 2025‑26 school year are now available.)

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

2025‑26 Status: Open.
Quick recap: Flexible ESA averaging $10,000+ to cover private‑school tuition, therapies, curriculum, tutoring—even college savings accounts in some cases.
Apply / learn more: 2025‑26 Unique Abilities Scholarship (Applications for the 2025‑26 school year are now available.)

Personalized Education Program (PEP)

2025‑26 Status: Program active, new applications closed. Families can sign up to be notified when the next cycle opens.
Quick recap: ESA (around $8,000) for homeschoolers, hybrid learners or part‑time public‑school students to pay for curriculum, tutoring, approved tests, even Florida Virtual School tuition.
Sign up for notifications / details: PEP Scholarship (Applications for 2025‑26 are closed; click “Notify Me” to get alerts when it reopens.)

Hope Scholarship

2025‑26 Status: Active.
Quick recap: For K–12 public‑school students who’ve experienced bullying, harassment or violence; offers a one‑time transfer to another public school (with possible transportation stipend) or mid‑year switch into a private‑school scholarship (FTC/FES‑EO).
Full handbook: Hope Scholarship Handbook (PDF)

New Worlds Scholarship Accounts

2025‑26 Status: Program active, new applications on hold due to funding limits.
Quick recap: ESA (was $1,200 in 2024‑25) for VPK and K–5 public‑school students with reading/math deficiencies; covers certified tutoring, approved programs and materials.
Program details: New Worlds Scholarship Accounts (No new applications are being accepted for 2025‑26.)

Transportation Stipend

2025‑26 Status: Active.
Quick recap: One‑time $750 per household to help cover bus passes, carpools or other travel costs when your K–8 child attends a public school outside your zoned district.
Learn more: Transportation Stipend Details

Ready to Apply or Plan Ahead?

Head to the SUFS portal to start an application, check renewal deadlines, or sign up for notifications:
Step Up For Students Scholarships Login & Applications

Each scholarship has its own handbook and deadlines—bookmark the PDF guides to walk you through eligibility, ESA management and approved expenses. Empower your child’s learning journey in 2025‑26!