Last verified: October 2026
| County of residence | Grades K-3 | Grades 4-8 | Grades 9-12 | FES-UA K-3 (standard) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward | $8,494 | $7,896 | $7,701 | $10,658 |
| Miami-Dade | $8,745 | $8,140 | $7,942 | $10,909 |
| Palm Beach | $8,890 | $8,288 | $8,091 | $11,054 |
How much is the Florida scholarship in Broward compared with nearby counties?
For K-3 in 2026-27, Broward pays $8,494, Miami-Dade $8,745 and Palm Beach $8,890, and the table shows every grade band. Broward sits below the 67-county K-3 median of $8,743.
What is the range across Florida's 67 counties?
The K-3 amount runs from $8,238 in Volusia County to $12,217 in Monroe County. Step Up publishes the full table of all 67 counties on its website.
Does the award follow the student's county or the school's county?
It follows the student's county of residence as written on the 2026-27 application, not the county where the school stands. A Broward resident attending a school over the Palm Beach line is funded at the Broward rate.
Who sets the amounts?
The Florida Legislature sets the amounts each year in the state budget, and Step Up For Students publishes them by district. Unique Abilities amounts follow a separate grade, county and service-level matrix.
How do Broward's Private School Scholarship and Unique Abilities amounts compare?
Unique Abilities pays about $2,164 more than the standard award in K-3 in Broward at its base level, and far more at service levels 4 and 5.
| Private School Scholarship and PEP | Unique Abilities, standard level | Unique Abilities, higher levels | |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-3 (and ages 3-4 for UA) | $8,494 | $10,658 | $21,941 (level 4) · $35,295 (level 5) |
| Grades 4-8 | $7,896 | $10,060 | Same level 4 and 5 amounts |
| Grades 9-12 | $7,701 | $9,865 | Same level 4 and 5 amounts |