Private School Financial Aid in Florida
2026 programs, income limits, and how to apply
Florida has a state-funded voucher or ESA program, plus 2 other aid sources. Average tuition is $10,100/year and 65% of families receive some form of tuition reduction.
Check Your Eligibility
Enter your household income to see which Florida programs you might qualify for.
Gross income before taxes. Income limits shown for a family of 4; actual limits scale with household size.
Florida Financial Aid Programs
All available programs for private school families in 2026
Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES-UA)
Universal scholarship — ~$8,000/student/year, no income limit
No income limit
$8,000
/year max
Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC)
Income-based at 185% FPL. Administered by Step Up For Students
Income limit: $57,000/year (family of 4)
$8,000
/year max
Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES-UA) for Special Needs
Higher benefit for students with IEPs or 504 plans
No income limit
$12,000
/year max
The Full Picture in Florida
Florida is second only to Arizona for private school aid options. The FES-UA covers ~$8,000/year with no income test. Lower-income families can stack the FTC scholarship on top. Special needs students get up to $12,000. Step Up For Students is the key organization — they administer both major programs. Over 200,000 Florida students use state scholarships. Apply early; the FES-UA has been oversubscribed.
Want voucher-specific details? See our Florida school voucher eligibility page for income thresholds by household size, application links, and enrollment deadlines.
How to Apply for Aid in Florida
Apply for state programs first
Start with the state voucher/ESA. It's the biggest single award. Then apply for tax credit scholarships if available.
Apply for school-based aid at every school
Most schools use TADS, FACTS, or SSS for financial aid assessment. Apply by January-February for the following school year. School aid stacks with state programs.
Check private scholarship organizations
Local nonprofits, community foundations, and religious organizations often provide additional scholarships. Search "[your city] private school scholarships" for local options.
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