Broward families can put up to $8,494 a year toward private school.
Florida's scholarship does not cap income or run a lottery, which means every Broward K-12 student may apply. The state flags 251 of the county's 357 registered private schools as accepting it. This site lays out each program, date and school so you know what you would really pay before you phone anyone.
K-3 award in Broward for 2026-27. Grades 4-8 get $7,896 and grades 9-12 get $7,701, paid to the school each quarter.
Broward schools are flagged for the scholarship out of 357 registered, and 244 for Unique Abilities.
Last day for brand-new applicants in 2026-27. The 2027-28 season is expected to open February 1.
Income ceiling on the Private School Scholarship since Florida's 2023 expansion.
How much does a Broward family actually pay?
Most families join the state award to one or two smaller sources. This example is an illustrative K-3 student at a Pompano Beach congregation school that charges $10,400.
Illustrative only. The award is the published Broward K-3 figure for 2026-27; Florida schools report no tuition to the state, so get each school's price in writing.
Which funding programs can a Broward family use?
The universal award, a disability account, a homeschool account, free pre-K, Catholic and Jewish day school help, plus the federal credit that begins in 2027.
Florida Private School Scholarship (FTC / FES-EO)
Any Florida K-12 resident can apply, and a Broward student is funded at $8,494 (K-3), $7,896 (4-8) or $7,701 (9-12) for 2026-27, paid to a participating private school.
Who qualifies →Disability ESA · from $9,865 in BrowardUnique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA)
A parent-controlled account for a child from age 3 through grade 12 who has a qualifying diagnosis. In Broward it pays $9,865 to $10,658 at the standard level and more at higher service levels.
Who qualifies →Homeschool ESA · $7,701-$8,494Personalized Education Program (PEP)
Florida's homeschool education savings account (ESA) is PEP. The parent directs it, it carries the same Broward amounts as the Private School Scholarship, and it serves children who are not full-time students in a public or private school.
Who qualifies →No cost · Age 4 by Sept. 1Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) in Florida
Every Florida child who turns four by September 1 can attend a free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program, including at many Broward church preschools and private schools.
Who qualifies →Income-based · Ages 0-12School Readiness (Child Care Assistance)
School Readiness is a state and federal child care subsidy for working or student families, administered in Broward by the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County (ELC Broward).
Who qualifies →New · starts Jan 1, 2027Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (2027)
Florida opted into the federal scholarship tax credit on January 28, 2026, and the program begins January 1, 2027, with Step Up For Students planning to administer it.
Who qualifies →What is the difference between Florida's voucher-style scholarship, its ESAs and the federal tax credit?
Florida's voucher-style scholarship pays a school, its ESAs pay a family-directed account, and the federal credit only raises money for scholarships, which is why the table separates them.
| Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) | Unique Abilities (FES-UA) and PEP | Federal tax credit (2027) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | A voucher-style payment sent to the school | An education savings account (ESA) the parent directs | A donor credit that funds scholarships |
| Broward amount (K-3) | $8,494 | $10,658 (FES-UA standard) or $8,494 (PEP) | Not announced |
| Income test | None | None (FES-UA needs a diagnosis) | Up to 300% of area median income |
| Application | Step Up For Students, closes Nov 15, 2026 | FES-UA closes Nov 15, 2026; PEP in spring | Expected to open with the January 2027 start |
What else can scholarship money buy?
Unique Abilities and PEP accounts, and any award left after tuition, can pay for tutoring, speech and ABA therapy, curriculum, home internet, music, sports, museum visits and college credit. Each category has a page with the 2026-27 rule.
Tutoring
A Broward parent can pay a part-time tutor from a scholarship account, provided the tutor holds one of the…
Rules →Reading intervention & dyslexia programs
Structured-literacy programs such as Orton-Gillingham or Wilson can be bought as tutoring, curriculum or a…
Rules →Speech-language therapy
Florida statute names speech-language pathology as one of the specialized services a Unique Abilities student…
Rules →Occupational & physical therapy
Occupational and physical therapy are covered specialized services under FES-UA when Florida-licensed providers…
Rules →ABA therapy (autism)
Applied Behavior Analysis is named in the FES-UA statute and tends to be the largest single therapy cost in the…
Rules →Curriculum & curriculum materials
Full curricula, single courses and self-paced online programs are all purchasable, with one distinction to…
Rules →Online courses & virtual school
Florida separates self-paced courses (curriculum), live classes from an approved online provider, and full-time…
Rules →Laptops, tablets & digital devices
Devices changed more than anything else for 2026-27: PEP now prohibits them, while FES-UA still allows a…
Rules →How does Broward Edu Funding work?
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Grade, school type, where in Broward you live and when you hope to enroll. It takes two minutes and needs no documents.
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A School Funding Advisor lines up each source you may qualify for with the date it requires, including some your school may never mention.
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We point you to schools that take your funding, explain the EMA steps and keep an eye on the quarterly enrollment dates.
What private schools does Broward County have on the state list?
Each of the 357 comes with its grades, affiliation, accreditation, reported enrollment, disability categories and the state flags for FTC/FES-EO, FES-UA and PEP.
Catholic Schools
Parish elementaries, archdiocesan high schools and independent Catholic schools registered in Broward.
23 schools →Christian & Church-Run Schools
Schools run by Baptist, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Methodist, Lutheran, Adventist, Assemblies of God and non-denominational Christian congregations.
102 schools →Jewish Day Schools
Day schools and yeshivas from the Conservative, Orthodox, Chabad, community and Reform traditions, from early childhood through high school.
22 schools →Islamic & Other Faith Schools
Islamic academies and schools of other religious traditions registered in Broward.
12 schools →Independent & Secular Schools
College-prep, arts, STEM, learning-support and early-learning schools with no religious affiliation.
198 schools →Montessori Schools
Schools whose registered name includes Montessori, mostly toddler through elementary.
25 schools →Unique Abilities & Learning Differences
Schools that told the state they serve at least one disability category, plus every listed FES-UA participant.
277 schools →Preschool, VPK & Early Learning
Programs whose top grade is pre-K or kindergarten, including church and Montessori early-learning centers.
34 schools →By community: Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas & Wilton Manors · Southwest Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach & Port Everglades · Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes & Northwest Fort Lauderdale · Oakland Park, Tamarac & North Lauderdale · Plantation & Sunrise · Davie, Cooper City & Southwest Ranches · Weston · Pembroke Pines & the Pines Boulevard Corridor · Miramar, West Park & Pembroke Park · Hollywood & Hallandale Beach · Pompano Beach & Lighthouse Point · Deerfield Beach · Coconut Creek & Margate · Coral Springs & Parkland
Can a Broward church or school partner with us?
Yes. Families who find you through this site already know which programs fund them, and congregations weighing a new school get our Florida start-up playbook.
Can a Broward family use FES-UA to buy a new laptop?
Yes, if the student holds the Unique Abilities Scholarship: it can pay for one computer every two years, and an earlier replacement needs pre-authorization.
Computers are off limits under PEP and under the Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO). Start in MyScholarShop; if the item is not there, pay by card, keep the itemized receipt and ask for reimbursement. Rules apply.
What is new on the Broward Edu Funding blog?
Three Dates for Broward Families This Fall: October 30, November 15 and December 15
The Florida scholarship dates that fall within seven weeks, with Broward amounts and Step Up's priority income lines.
Read →Oct 26, 2026Unique Abilities (FES-UA) in Broward: The 2026-27 Amounts and Which Schools Report Your Child's Diagnosis
What FES-UA pays in Broward for 2026-27, who qualifies and how many schools report each diagnosis.
Read →Oct 23, 2026Jewish Day Schools in Broward: Who Takes the Florida Scholarship and Where to Ask About Aid
Which Broward Jewish day schools take the state scholarship, and how the Federation's financial assistance guide fits alongside it.
Read →Florida scholarship questions from Broward families
What does the Florida private school scholarship pay in Broward County for 2026-27?
A student who lives in Broward County receives $8,494 (K-3), $7,896 (4-8) or $7,701 (9-12) from the Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) in 2026-27, and PEP uses the same county figures. At the standard level the Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA) runs from $9,865 to $10,658.
Do Fort Lauderdale families need to meet an income limit to get a Florida school voucher?
No. A K-12 student living in Florida can apply whatever the household earns. Income matters only for ordering requests if funds run short, with renewals first, next households at or under 185% of the federal poverty level, and then those from 186% to 400%.
How many Broward private schools accept the Florida scholarship?
251 of the 357 Broward private schools in the Florida DOE directory pulled October 28, 2026 are flagged as FTC/FES-EO participants, 244 as FES-UA participants and 30 as PEP participants.
By when must a Broward family apply for the 2026-27 Florida scholarship?
A new family can apply for the Private School Scholarship or Unique Abilities through November 15, 2026, and has until December 15, 2026 to accept in EMA. Step Up plans to start the 2027-28 season on February 1, 2027.
Is homeschooling in Broward eligible for Florida scholarship money?
It is, through the Personalized Education Program (PEP), the homeschool education savings account (ESA) that Florida runs at the same Broward amounts. The window for new 2026-27 PEP applications ended April 30, 2026, and the one for 2027-28 should open February 1, 2027.
Does a Broward private school have to be Catholic or Christian to take the scholarship?
No. Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Islamic and independent schools all appear as participants in the directory, and a Montessori or college-prep school with no religious affiliation takes the same award.
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