Florida’s Scholarship Programs at a Glance
These programs are designed to support a wide range of educational needs and give families the financial means to customize their children’s education.
Students with Unique Abilities
Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA)
- Eligibility: Students age 3–22 (or through grade 12) with a specific diagnosis
- Average amount: $10,000
- FES-UA Parent Handbook (PDF)
All K–12 Florida Students
Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) and Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO)
- Eligibility: K–12 Florida students
- Average amount: $8,000
- FTC Parent Handbook (PDF)
Qualifying educational expenses include private school tuition, online education, textbooks, curricula, computers, technology, and more.
That’s a lot to wrap your mind around, but there’s more good news: choosing between these programs is simple, and each accepts applications year-round.
How to Use Your Scholarship with Veritas Press
In Florida, families have two payment options when using their scholarship to make a purchase: reimbursement and direct payment.
Florida Scholarship Resources
Program Resources
Program Administrator
Florida Department of Education
Program Information
fldoe.org: Family Empowerment Scholarship
Application
stepupforstudents.org/scholarships
Payments
Payment Manager
Step Up For Students
Education Market Assistant (EMA) Portal
apply.stepupforstudents.org
Email
[email protected]
Phone
(877) 735-7837
Help Desk
stepupforstudents.org/contact
To learn more, explore stepupforstudents.org.
What to Expect from Your Consultation
Tell Us About Your Student
We’ll start with the essentials: your child’s grade, learning style, and where they are academically.
Tell Us About Your Goals
We’ll dig into what you’re hoping to accomplish, what’s worked, and what hasn’t.
Get a Clear Recommendation
You’ll leave with a concrete plan for using your Florida scholarship and practical next steps for the school year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Veritas Press an approved provider for Florida scholarships?
Yes. Veritas Press is a qualified provider for all three Florida scholarship programs (FES-UA, FTC, and FES-EO) and is pre-approved for direct payment through Step Up For Students.
Which Florida program is right for my child?
FES-UA serves students age 3–22 (or through grade 12) with a specific diagnosis. FTC and FES-EO serve K–12 Florida students. A Family Consultant can help you think through which fits your family.
When can I apply?
Each program accepts applications year-round. You apply through Step Up For Students at stepupforstudents.org/scholarships.
How do I pay Veritas Press with my scholarship?
Log in to your EMA account and either use direct payment (click “Find Providers,” select your student, and search “Veritas Press”) or submit a reimbursement with your proof of payment.
Is this a sales call?
It isn’t. Choosing an education for your child is a deeply personal decision, and our goal is to help you find the right path, not to push you toward a particular one. Our consultants are here to listen, ask good questions, and give you honest guidance.
Let’s Build Your Florida Plan Together
A single conversation with a Veritas Family Consultant can bring clarity to how your scholarship can support a classical Christian education—one that prepares your child for college, for life, and for everything God has in store for them.
