Last verified: October 2026
Can a Broward family pay for transportation with Florida scholarship money?
It depends on the program: Unique Abilities: not eligible; PEP: not eligible; Private School Scholarship: not eligible. Florida's scholarships do not pay for getting to school, a frequent question in a county as wide as Broward.
What are the rules for transportation in 2026-27?
These rules come from Step Up's 2026-27 purchasing guides and its September 16, 2026 summary of changes.
- Bus fees are missing from the allowed fee list, so plan to pay them yourself.
What is not allowed for transportation?
The items below are excluded or need approval first.
- All transportation costs
How do Broward families use transportation?
Broward runs from Deerfield Beach to Hallandale Beach and from the Atlantic to Weston, and a commute along I-95 or the Turnpike can be long at rush hour, so compare schools near home before committing to a drive the scholarship will not pay for.
How does a Broward family pay for transportation?
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 transportation, and which do not?
Each program treats transportation differently, and the table gives the status for all three.
| Program | Status | What the rule says |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Abilities (FES-UA) | Not eligible | Gas, mileage and public transit are prohibited. |
| PEP (home-directed ESA) | Not eligible | Prohibited. |
| Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) | Not eligible | Prohibited; the separate $750 Transportation Stipend exists only for public school students attending a non-assigned public school. |
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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.