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Soon, your Florida student, and students across the United States will have access to even more choice, and even more resources to further their education. Introducing the Step Up, Step Further Scholarship Fund, a new scholarship made possible by the Education Freedom Tax Credit. The tax credit lets taxpayers donate to a scholarship fund and get up to $1,700 off their taxes in return.

The donations become a scholarship pool of funds that can be awarded to students in K-12 in both public and private schools. Florida families with incomes up to 3 times the median income (click to use our media income lookup tool) are eligible to apply for the funds. Scholarships will help cover tuition costs, technology, educational products, tutoring, and specialized educational needs.

The Step Up, Step Further Scholarship can also be used in addition to your Step Up State Scholarships if you receive one. More funding means more choice, more learning, more support, and more growing.

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FAQs For Parents

Who can qualify for the scholarship?

The Florida student must be eligible to enroll in a public or private K–12 school.

Is there a limit on income to qualify?

Parents and Guardians will qualify provided that their income is not above 300% of the area median income (AMI). Click to find your AMI.

My student is already on a state scholarship, can my student still apply for the Step Up, Step Further scholarship?

Yes! The Federal scholarship can be used in addition to other scholarships in the State of Florida.

Is Florida eligible to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit Program?

Yes! Governor Ron DeSantis announced on January 29, 2026, that Florida will participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit Program.

What educational expenses will the scholarship cover?

Step Up, Step Further Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, tutoring services, special education services, books, technology, and educational supplies.

Can we use the scholarship funds for a student that lives out of state?

Currently, Step Up, Step Further is launching in Florida. The Education Freedom Tax Credit Program allows any state to participate, so students in other states may have access once their state opts in and establishes approved scholarship organizations. If you live outside Florida, sign up on our interest list and we'll notify you as Step Up, Step Further expands to additional states

What Can The Education Freedom Tax Credit Funds Be Used For?

The Education Freedom Tax Credit is designed to give parents more options for their child's education. If your state opts-in, you could receive a scholarship to help pay for the following AND use it in addition to your student's state scholarship funding:

Private School Tuition

Tutoring

Special Education Services

Books, Technology, and Supplies

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