Florida Reading Scholarship Guide - Which Scholarship Do You Have?

Florida families can use state scholarship funds to pay for reading tutoring and intensive programs at no out-of-pocket cost. Eardley Education Solutions (EES) is an approved provider for FES-UA (Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities) and PEP (Personalized Education Program). We do not accept FES-EO or FTC (Step Up For Students private school scholarships), which are designed for private school tuition.

FES-UA - Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities

FES-UA is for students ages 3-22 with a qualifying disability: IEP, 504 Plan, dyslexia diagnosis, ADHD, ASD, language disorder, or other documented disability. The 2025-26 award is up to $10,307 per year. EES is an approved FES-UA provider for part-time tutoring, full-time tutoring, specialized after-school programs, and specialized summer programs. Applications for 2026-27 are open now at stepupforstudents.org.

PEP - Personalized Education Program (Homeschool)

PEP is for Florida K-12 students not enrolled full-time in a public or private school, including homeschoolers and hybrid arrangements. PEP funds can be used for reading tutoring and approved educational services. EES is an approved PEP provider. Applications are open year-round.

FES-EO / FTC - Not Accepted by EES

The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO, formerly FTC) is a private school tuition scholarship. EES is a tutoring and supplemental services provider and is not eligible to accept FES-EO or FTC. If you have FES-EO, contact your private school directly for approved uses.

Frequently Asked Questions - Florida Reading Scholarships

What is the difference between FES-UA and FES-EO?

FES-UA is for students with qualifying disabilities and provides up to $10,307/year for tutoring, after-school programs, and summer programs. FES-EO is for private school tuition and cannot be used for tutoring services. EES accepts FES-UA but not FES-EO.

What is PEP and who qualifies?

PEP (Personalized Education Program) is for Florida K-12 students not enrolled full-time in a public or private school. This includes homeschoolers and hybrid arrangements. PEP funds can be used for reading tutoring. EES is an approved PEP provider.

Does my child need an IEP to qualify for FES-UA?

No. An IEP is one qualifying path, but a 504 Plan, dyslexia diagnosis, ADHD, ASD, or other documented disability also qualifies. Book a free consultation and we will review your child's documentation.

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