Last verified: October 2026
Which Pinellas private schools accept FES-UA?
111 of the 145 schools registered with the Pinellas district are FES-UA participants in the state file pulled October 28, 2026.
Our FES-UA page lists them by community.
Does the state record say which disabilities a school serves?
Not in the Pinellas file we used; the disability-category field is empty for every school, so participation is the only state signal.
Ask each school about class size, staff training, therapy on campus and how accommodations are documented.
What can FES-UA pay for beyond tuition?
Licensed therapies such as speech, occupational therapy and ABA, credentialed tutoring, curriculum, testing and a computer once every two years.
That flexibility lets a family keep a child at a mainstream school and fund the outside support separately.
When is the deadline?
New 2026-27 FES-UA applications close November 15, 2026.
Award acceptance in EMA is due December 15.
What FES-UA participation tells you, and what it doesn't
| Question | Participation tells you | It doesn't tell you |
|---|---|---|
| Payment | The school can be paid from the account | — |
| Services | — | Which diagnoses the school serves |
| Capacity | — | Whether seats are open |