What it is

A Florida education savings account (ESA) for eligible students with documented disabilities or unique abilities. Families receive scholarship funds that can be directed toward approved educational services. [stepupfors...udents.org], [fldoe.org]

Can it pay for tutoring?

Yes. Approved tutoring services are an eligible use of FES-UA funds. [stepupfors...udents.org], [fldoe.org]

Who may qualify?

Students ages 3–22 who meet Florida eligibility requirements, including certain diagnosed disabilities, exceptional student education (ESE) eligibility, or qualifying developmental conditions. [fldoe.org], [fldoe.org]

Apply through

• Step Up For Student

• https://www.aaascholarships.org/ (listed by the Florida Department of Education as an approved scholarship funding organization) [fldoe.org]

What it is

A Florida scholarship option for eligible K–12 students educated through a parent-directed program.

How it can help

Families may use scholarship funds for approved educational expenses, which can include tutoring and instructional services when permitted under program guidelines. [stepupfors...udents.org]

Learn more

• https://www.stepupforstudents.org/

What it is

Florida's program supporting eligible students who need additional help in reading and/or mathematics.

How it can help

Funds may be used for educational resources and approved supports that strengthen academic skills. [stepupfors...udents.org]

Learn more

• https://www.newworldsreading.com/

What it is

Every Florida school district provides ESE services to eligible students.

How it can help

While not private tutoring funding, ESE programs may provide specialized instruction, academic intervention, or referrals to community resources at no cost to families.

Find your district

• https://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/

Best for

Students with disabilities preparing for college, careers, or independent living.

How it can help

Depending on eligibility and goals, VR may support educational services, skills training, and transition planning.

Learn more

• https://www.rehabworks.org/

1. Verify that the tutor or tutoring organization meets current FES-UA requirements.

2. Check approved providers through your scholarship portal.

3. Keep all invoices and documentation for reimbursement if required.

4. Review the annual FES-UA Parent Handbook before purchasing services. [stepupfors...udents.org], [go.stepupf...udents.org]

• Step Up For Students Resource Center [stepupfors...udents.org]

• https://fndusa.org/

• https://www.fddc.org/

• https://www.parentcenterhub.org/

Bottom line: For most Florida families seeking help paying for private tutoring for a child with unique abilities, FES-UA is the primary and most flexible funding source, and it specifically allows approved tutoring services

Need Help Paying for Private Tutoring?

Florida's Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA) may help cover approved tutoring, therapies, curriculum, private school tuition, and other educational expenses for eligible students with disabilities and unique learning needs. [stepupfors...udents.org], [fldoe.org]

✅ Apply online: https://apply.stepupforstudents.org/
✅ Learn about eligibility: FES-UA Scholarship Information
✅ Questions? Call Step Up For Students at 877-735-7837. [go.stepupf...udents.org], [fldoe.org]

Tip: Apply as early as possible since processing times may vary and scholarship funding is awarded according to program requirements and state guidelines. [autisminspired.org], [fldoe.org]