Last verified: October 2026
Can a Pinellas family pay for curriculum and books with scholarship funds?
Full curricula, single-subject courses and self-paced programs are allowed across Florida's account programs.
Unique Abilities (FES-UA)Eligible
Curriculum and materials are a listed category.
PEP (home-directed account)Eligible
Usually the first purchase a new PEP family makes.
Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO)Only from leftover funds
Supplemental curriculum from leftover money.
Which rules apply?
- Material that isn't publicly available needs pre-authorization.
- Family-wide subscriptions are split to the student's share.
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?
- Full-time online school enrollment through PEP
What should Pinellas families know?
With 12 Pinellas schools carrying the PEP flag, many families pair a part-week program with home curriculum bought from the same account.
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.