Florida Families: Use Step Up Scholarship Funds for Tutoring and Academic Support

Florida families may have access to education scholarships that help cover the cost of tutoring, academic support, homeschool enrichment, and personalized learning services through Step Up For Students.

If your child attends a private school or is homeschooled, scholarship funding may be available to help cover the cost of eligible services at Sylvan.

As scholarship requirements and funding options change from year to year, it’s important to review your eligibility early.

Scholarships That May Cover Sylvan Services

Personalized Education Program (PEP)

The PEP Scholarship supports eligible students who are educated outside of a traditional public school setting, including homeschooling and other approved educational options.

Who may qualify:
• Florida students in kindergarten through grade 12
• Students participating in approved personalized education programs

Funds may be used for:
• Curriculum and educational materials
• Tutoring and academic support
• Approved educational services and programs

Unique Abilities Scholarship

Designed for students with qualifying diagnoses who need individualized educational support.

Who may qualify:
• Students ages 3 through grade 12 (or up to age 22, depending on eligibility requirements)
• Students with an approved documented diagnosis

Funds may be used for:
• Private school tuition
• Tutoring and academic support
• Therapy and specialized services
• Other approved educational expenses

Private Choice Scholarship

The Private Choice Scholarship helps Florida families access private education opportunities.

Who may qualify:
• Florida students in kindergarten through grade 12
• Families across all income levels

How funds may be used:

Scholarship funds are primarily intended for private school tuition and required school fees. If scholarship funds remain after eligible tuition and fee expenses have been covered, families may be able to use any remaining balance for approved educational services, including tutoring and academic support through Sylvan, when permitted by program guidelines.

How Sylvan Works with Step Up for Students

Sylvan is an approved provider and Direct Pay provider, and eligible families may use scholarship funds for tutoring services when permitted by their scholarship program.

Eligible scholarship funds may be used for services including:

• Personalized learning plans
• Reading support
• Math tutoring
• Writing instruction
• Study skills and academic coaching
• Test preparation
• Homeschool enrichment

Whether your child attends a private school or learns at home, our team can help you understand your options.

Getting Started Is Easy

1. Confirm your eligibility through Step Up For Students.
   2. Determine which scholarship best fits your child’s needs.
   3. Contact Sylvan to discuss approved services.
   4. Begin a personalized learning plan designed for your student.

Looking for Flexible Daytime Support?

Sylvan Learning of Lee County offers a Daytime Academic Homeschool Program designed specifically for homeschool families at all three center locations.

Our daytime program provides structured academic support in reading, math, and writing while allowing families to maintain the flexibility they value.

Learn more about our Homeschool Academic Program.

Ready to Learn More?

Scholarship funding may help Florida families access tutoring, homeschool enrichment, academic coaching, and personalized learning programs at Sylvan.

Ready to get started? Contact your local Sylvan Learning center to verify your scholarship eligibility, discuss approved services, and create a personalized learning plan for your child.

Eligibility and approved services vary by scholarship type.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can homeschool students use scholarship funds at Sylvan?
Many Florida homeschool families may be eligible to use scholarship funds for tutoring and academic support services at Sylvan.

How do I pay for tutoring with my scholarship funds?
Sylvan is an approved Direct Pay provider. Eligible families may be able to authorize payment directly through their scholarship account, depending on their scholarship type and available funding.

Can Sylvan’s Insight™ assessment help satisfy Florida homeschool and PEP scholarship testing requirements?
In many cases, yes. Sylvan’s Insight™ assessment uses the Renaissance STAR suite of assessments, which are included on Florida’s approved list of norm-referenced assessments for the PEP Scholarship annual assessment requirement.

Questions are always welcome! Feel free to call or text us anytime, and we’ll respond promptly. We look forward to helping your student build confidence and skills for life.

Sylvan Learning of Lee County

Serving: Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero/Bonita Springs

Call/Text: 239-275-1130