Last verified: October 2026
Can a Pinellas family pay for dual enrollment and college courses with scholarship funds?
Florida accounts can pay for some postsecondary courses, but Pinellas students on SPC campuses usually owe nothing for tuition.
Postsecondary tuition and fees at eligible institutions are listed.
Postsecondary and dual enrollment at listed institutions.
A dual-enrollment fee billed by the school is a school fee.
Which rules apply?
- Courses already covered by Florida's dual-enrollment cost rules can't be billed again.
What is allowed and what isn't
| Allowed | Not allowed | |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Abilities (FES-UA) | Yes | — |
| PEP (home-directed account) | Yes | — |
| Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) | Yes | — |
What is excluded?
- Charges already covered by the college
What should Pinellas families know?
St. Petersburg College states no application, tuition or required-textbook cost for eligible Pinellas students on its campuses, which can leave the 9-12 award entirely for the private school's own tuition.
How is it paid?
Look in Step Up's marketplace first, then pay an approved provider directly from the account; otherwise pay by card, keep the itemized receipt and request reimbursement. Anything not clearly eligible needs pre-authorization before you buy.
Related questions
Summary only, not legal advice; your scholarship organization's handbook controls.