Last verified: October 2026
Can a Broward family pay for dual enrollment & college credit with Florida scholarship money?
It depends on the program: Unique Abilities: eligible; PEP: eligible; Private School Scholarship: eligible from leftover funds after tuition. Tuition and fees at eligible Florida postsecondary schools, dual enrollment and approved pre-apprenticeships are all payable.
What are the rules for dual enrollment & college credit in 2026-27?
These rules come from Step Up's 2026-27 purchasing guides and its September 16, 2026 summary of changes.
- Courses covered by Florida's dual-enrollment cost provisions (s. 1009.25 and 1009.30) are excluded.
- Pre-apprenticeship starts at age 16.
What is not allowed for dual enrollment & college credit?
The items below are excluded or need approval first.
- Courses already paid for under state dual-enrollment statutes
How do Broward families use dual enrollment & college credit?
Broward College says dual enrollment is free to eligible public, charter, private and home school students: no application, registration, tuition or lab fees, and textbooks provided. Florida Atlantic University publishes a separate agreement for PEP students. Where the college waives those costs, there is nothing for a scholarship account to pay; confirm with the college which fees apply to your student.
How does a Broward family pay for dual enrollment & college credit?
Begin with MyScholarShop, where listed items need no further approval, and next try Find Providers in EMA so tutors, therapists and instructors are paid directly. If neither works, pay by card, save the itemized receipt and ask for reimbursement. Something the guides leave out must be approved before you buy it, and requests for 2026-27 approval stop on May 28, 2027.
Which programs allow dual enrollment & college credit, and which do not?
Each program treats dual enrollment & college credit differently, and the table gives the status for all three.
| Program | Status | What the rule says |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Abilities (FES-UA) | Eligible | Tuition and fees at an eligible college or similar institution, dual enrollment, and pre-apprenticeship starting at 16. Direct deposits into Florida Prepaid (from June 30, 2026) and Florida 529 plans are allowed as well. |
| PEP (home-directed ESA) | Eligible | Postsecondary, dual enrollment and pre-apprenticeship at listed institutions. |
| Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) | Eligible from leftover funds after tuition | Dual-enrollment fees billed through the school are an eligible fee. |
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Based on the FES-UA Purchasing Guide (FCSUA and Step Up For Students) and the PEP Purchasing Guide for 2026-27, plus Step Up's "Program Handbooks and Purchasing Guides: Summary of Changes" dated September 16, 2026. Treat this as a plain-language summary and not legal advice, since the handbook of your funding organization governs.