Florida school vouchers officially known as school choice scholarships provide families with public funding to attend private schools, out-of-district public schools, or cover homeschool expenses. But not every student qualifies automatically. Eligibility depends on the specific Florida voucher program, household income, student grade level, and educational circumstances.
The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO) is Florida’s primary voucher program. To qualify in 2025, a student must be a Florida resident entering grades K–12 and meet at least one criterion: live in a school zone assigned a state accountability grade of D or F, have a sibling already using a Florida school choice scholarship, have attended a Florida public school for at least one semester, or come from a household earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level (approximately $135,000 for a family of four).
Students with disabilities may qualify for the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA). Eligibility includes having an active Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan and notably, prior public school enrollment is no longer required for incoming kindergarteners with documented needs.
The Hope Scholarship supports K–12 students who’ve experienced bullying, violence, or harassment at a Florida public school, provided a formal incident report is filed.
Thanks to recent legislative expansions, many Florida school voucher programs now accept nearly all students, regardless of income or prior public school attendance. However, families must apply through a state-approved Scholarship Funding Organization (SFO) to receive funds.
Because rules and income thresholds can change yearly, always check the Florida Department of Education or a registered SFO for updated Florida school voucher eligibility details, required documentation, and application deadlines to ensure your child qualifies for 2025–2026 enrollment.