About Florida's Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) / Family Empowerment Scholarship
Florida's Education Savings Account program, known as the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) / Family Empowerment Scholarship, provides eligible families with funds to cover approved educational expenses including private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, tutoring, and educational therapy services.
Eligibility Requirements
Florida's ESA program is available to all K-12 students in the state. This universal program means any family with school-age children can apply for funding to support their educational choices.
Funding Details
Approved participants can receive $8,000 - $35,000 annually to cover educational expenses. Funds are typically distributed quarterly through the Step Up For Students platform and can be used at approved providers throughout the state.
How to Apply
Applications for Florida's Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) / Family Empowerment Scholarship are accepted year-round. The typical processing time is 2-6 weeks. Use our calculator above to get personalized next steps and required documents for your application.
Funding Amount
Up to $8,000 - $35,000 per student annually
Application Window
Open year-round
Processing Time
2-6 weeks

