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Florida offers several state-based scholarships that are under the umbrella of Step Up for Students:

  • Florida Tax Credit (FTC)–this is now a universal scholarship, independent of income
  • Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES)–provides scholarships for children with unique needs

Florida Tax Credit (ftc) Scholarship

How much is the Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Scholarship?

The amount is dependent on the county of residence and the child’s grade.

AMOUNT ALLOCATED PER STUDENT (FTC SCHOLARSHIP)

GRADE

K-3rd

4th-8th

9th-12th

DADE COUNTY

$7,991

$7,403

$7,399

BROWARD COUNTY

$7,864

$7,275

$7,271

How much can my family’s income be and still qualify for the Florida Tax Credit (FTC) scholarship?

There are now now income limits.

Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES)

Who qualifies for the Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES)?

Any child who has any minor diagnosis–from requiring speech therapy, to having a chronic health condition (e.g. mild asthma or growth problems), to any mild behavioral or psychological diagnosis (e.g. ADD or social anxiety). This scholarship is not income dependent.

AMOUNT ALLOCATED PER STUDENT (FES SCHOLARSHIP)

GRADE

K-3rd 

4th-8th

9th-12th

DADE COUNTY

$9,925

$9,337

$9,333

BROWARD COUNTY

$10,141

$9,425

$9,421

Do I have to reapply yearly for the  Family Empowerment Scholarships (FES)?

No! Once a student receives a scholarship, they remain eligible until they graduate high school (irrespective of diagnosis change).

How do I apply for the Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES)?

You complete an online application, including a note signed by a doctor stating the diagnosis.

Can a child receive both the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship and the Family Empowerment Scholarship?

No

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