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Introducing the Step Up, Step Further Scholarship Fund for Public & Private K-12 School Students. Coming in 2027!

Welcome Parents/Guardians!

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 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 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 growth.
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FAQs For Parents

The Florida student must be eligible to enroll in a public or private K–12 school.
Yes! The Federal scholarship can be used in addition to other scholarships in the State of Florida.
Yes! Governor Ron DeSantis announced on January 29, 2026, that Florida will participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit Program.
Step Up, Step Further Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, tutoring services, special education services, books, technology, and educational supplies.
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

More choices, more learning, and more opportunities!

Good News From Step Up, Step Further

June 12, 2026
Navigating New Horizons Conference 2026

With the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) set to launch in 2027, schools and organizations across the country are preparing for one of the most significant developments in scholarship funding in recent history.

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June 9, 2026
Step Further Goes to Washington D.C.

This week, Keith Jacobs, Director of Provider Development at Step Up For Students, was invited to participate in an Education Freedom Tax Credit roundtable at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, joining national leaders in a thoughtful discussion on expanding educational opportunity for families. The conversation focused on a critical question: How do we ensure […]

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May 26, 2026
5 Things Parents & Guardians Need to Know About the 2027 Education Freedom Tax Credit

Every parent or guardian wants the same thing: an education that helps their child grow, thrive, and feel confident about the future. Starting in 2027, a new opportunity, the Step Up, Step Further Scholarship Fund, will help make that possible for even more Florida families.

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