How do I search the official Florida scholarship school directory by grade and needs?
Use the free tool — FES School Finder
What FES-EO and FTC are, in plain words
FES-EO and FTC are Florida scholarship programs. Families use them to pay for an approved school or approved services for their child. This page does not explain every rule of these programs. It only helps you think through how to search for a school and what to ask. For the exact rules, amounts, and deadlines, confirm directly with Step Up For Students or the Florida Department of Education.
Searching by county, grade, and needs
The official school directories are built to be searched. As a general approach:
- Start with your county, since not every approved school is in every county.
- Narrow by your child's grade level, since not every school serves every grade.
- Note your child's needs, since not every school accepts every type of need or every scholarship.
We do not have the exact directory web address in our material, so we cannot link you to it here. Search official Florida scholarship or school-choice sources, or ask Step Up For Students directly for the current directory link.
Questions that separate schools that truly work with your scholarship
A school appearing in a directory does not always mean it is a good fit today. Before you commit, ask:
- Do you currently accept this exact scholarship (FES-EO or FTC)?
- Do you have experience with my child's grade level?
- Do you have experience with my child's specific needs?
- Is there a waitlist, and how long is it?
- What costs, if any, would I still owe beyond the scholarship?
What the award does and doesn't cover
We do not have specific coverage details, dollar amounts, or statute numbers in our material. Coverage can vary by program and by family situation. Do not assume a cost is covered until the school and the scholarship organization confirm it in writing.
Important cautions
This page is not legal, medical, or tax advice. It is independent and not affiliated with Step Up For Students. Always confirm current rules, amounts, deadlines, and eligibility directly with the official agency or scholarship organization before making decisions.
What to do next
Our free tool can read your own scholarship documents or numbers and help you organize your county, grade, and needs before you search the official directory. It does not replace confirming details with Step Up For Students or the Florida Department of Education.