Can a Duval family pay for art, drama, languages and other electives with scholarship funds?
Cooking, drama, foreign languages, photography, sewing, woodworking, coding and art lessons count as electives, as do their supplies.
| Program | Status | What the rule says |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Abilities (FES-UA) | Allowed | Electives, supplies and elective equipment are authorized. |
| PEP (family-directed account) | Allowed | Allowed in the same categories. |
| Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) | Allowed from money left after tuition | Allowed from leftover funds. |
Which rules apply to art, drama, languages and other electives purchases?
- Instructors must meet the credential or experience rules in the guide.
- Club fees for groups such as Scouts or 4-H can qualify as elective fees.
What is not allowed under art, drama, languages and other electives?
- General household expenses and home improvements
- Costume jewelry
How do Jacksonville families use art, drama, languages and other electives?
Spanish is a common elective request, and coding or robotics classes fit here as well; a credentialed tutor or an approved online course both work.
How does a family buy art, drama, languages and other electives with scholarship money?
Browse MyScholarShop first, because its items are pre-approved, then search Find Providers in EMA to pay a tutor, therapist or instructor directly. Failing that, pay on a card and send in the itemized receipt for repayment. Anything not on the eligible list needs permission beforehand, and requests for 2026-27 stop on May 28, 2027.
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Sources: Step Up For Students purchasing guides for FES-UA, PEP and the Private School Scholarship (2026-27) and its summary of handbook and guide changes. These are summaries and not legal advice; Step Up's handbook controls.