Can a Duval family pay for learning software and subscriptions with scholarship funds?
Learning apps, graphics and photo-editing software, and educational streaming can be bought as software or subscriptions.
| Program | Status | What the rule says |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Abilities (FES-UA) | Allowed | Educational software and subscriptions are authorized. |
| PEP (family-directed account) | Allowed | Allowed, with family plans prorated to the student's share. |
| Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) | Allowed from money left after tuition | Allowed from leftover funds. |
Which rules apply to learning software and subscriptions purchases?
- Start in MyScholarShop; anything listed there is already approved.
- Subscription kits should be age appropriate.
What is not allowed under learning software and subscriptions?
- Gaming subscriptions
- The unprorated cost of a family plan
How do Jacksonville families use learning software and subscriptions?
Adaptive math and reading subscriptions are the typical Duval purchase here; keep each invoice and note the student it serves.
How does a family buy learning software and subscriptions 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.