Can a Duval family pay for dual enrollment and college credit with scholarship funds?
Tuition and fees at eligible Florida postsecondary institutions and dual-enrollment courses can be paid from an account.
| Program | Status | What the rule says |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Abilities (FES-UA) | Allowed | Tuition and fees at eligible postsecondary institutions, dual enrollment and pre-apprenticeship programs for older students. |
| PEP (family-directed account) | Allowed | Postsecondary, dual enrollment and pre-apprenticeship at listed institutions. |
| Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) | Allowed from money left after tuition | A dual-enrollment fee billed by the school is an eligible fee. |
Which rules apply to dual enrollment and college credit purchases?
- Courses already free to the student under Florida's dual-enrollment statutes are excluded.
- Pre-apprenticeship is for students 16 or older.
What is not allowed under dual enrollment and college credit?
- Courses reimbursed under state dual-enrollment funding
How do Jacksonville families use dual enrollment and college credit?
Florida State College at Jacksonville lists dual enrollment for juniors and seniors, with a referral form for private school students and no tuition charge for the program on its page. With the Duval grade 9-12 award at $7,629, a family may find that the college route costs very little; confirm current requirements with FSCJ's dual enrollment coordinator.
How does a family buy dual enrollment and college credit 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.