What does the FES-EO scholarship cover and what does it not pay for?
Use the free tool — FES School Finder
What is the FES-EO scholarship?
The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO) is a Florida scholarship that helps a qualifying student attend a participating school of choice. Your child may already have this scholarship, or you may be in the process of applying.
What this guide can and cannot tell you
This tool, FES School Finder, is described as a way to help you describe your county, grade, and needs, then find the way to search the official school directories, ask the questions that separate schools that truly work with the scholarship from those that don't, and understand what the award does and does not cover.
- We know FES-EO is a Florida scholarship program tied to school choice.
- We do not have, in the material used to write this page, the specific dollar amounts, the full list of covered expenses, or statute numbers.
- Because those facts are not in front of us, this page will not guess at them or invent figures.
Questions to ask any school
Before you enroll, ask the school directly:
- Does this school accept the FES-EO scholarship as full or partial payment?
- Does the school charge any fees beyond what the scholarship pays?
- Is the school currently on the official state-approved list for this scholarship year?
- What paperwork does the school need from you, and what paperwork comes from Step Up For Students?
How to confirm exact coverage
Step Up For Students, the organization that administers this scholarship, and the Florida Department of Education are the official sources for what FES-EO covers and does not cover. Confirm current dollar amounts, eligible expenses, and deadlines directly with them before you rely on any number you see anywhere, including here.
This is not legal, financial, or educational advice. Always confirm details with Step Up For Students, the Florida Department of Education, or a qualified professional.
What to do next
Use the free FES School Finder tool. Describe your county, your child's grade, and your needs. The tool reads your own information — not a generic list — and shows you how to search the official school directories and which questions to ask each school. It is independent and not affiliated with Step Up For Students.