Last verified: October 2026
How much is a Florida school voucher worth in Pinellas County?
For 2026-27 the Pinellas award is $8,643 in grades K-3, $8,059 in grades 4-8 and $7,868 in grades 9-12.
Those are the figures for the Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO), the program most people mean by voucher. PEP uses the same Pinellas numbers.
Is there an income limit on vouchers in St. Pete?
No. Any Florida K-12 student can apply, and household income only sets the order of funding if requests outrun the money.
That includes families who already pay private tuition today.
How many Pinellas schools accept the voucher?
The state file pulled October 28, 2026 marks 113 of the 145 Pinellas schools as participants.
Our directory marks the flag on every school, along with FES-UA and PEP participation.
What if my child has a disability?
Look at the Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA) first; its account covers therapy and tutoring, not only tuition.
A student holds FES-UA or the Private School Scholarship, not both.
What deadline matters right now?
The window for first-time 2026-27 applicants to the Private School Scholarship and FES-UA ends November 15, 2026; a new award then needs to be accepted in EMA by December 15.
Families who miss it should plan for the 2027-28 cycle.
Voucher, account or tax credit: which Florida program is which?
| Type | Florida program | How money moves |
|---|---|---|
| Voucher-style award | Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) | To the school, by quarter |
| Education savings account | PEP and FES-UA | Into a parent-managed account |
| Federal tax-credit scholarship | Education Freedom Tax Credit (2027) | From donor-funded scholarship groups |