Rockledge State Scholarships Fund Private School Tuition

Rockledge families seeking alternatives to public education can access state-funded scholarships to help cover private school tuition and specialized educational services. These programs aim to match students with educational environments suited to their individual needs.

The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) and the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO), administered by Step Up For Students, are available to all Florida students. These scholarships provide an average of $8,000 to cover private school tuition and associated costs. A related program, Step Up Step Further, is slated for release in 2027.

For students with unique abilities, the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities offers tailored support. Available to Florida students aged 3 through grade 12 (or up to age 22, whichever comes first) with a specific diagnosis, this scholarship provides an average of $10,000. Funds are distributed through an education savings account (ESA), allowing families to direct money toward approved programs and providers, including specialized schools, therapists, curriculum materials, technology, and college savings accounts.

Florida's Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) Education Program offers free early education for 4-year-olds. Children must reside in Florida and be 4 years old by Sept. 1 of the current school year to be eligible. Families must obtain a voucher from their local Early Learning Coalition before enrolling a child in VPK.