Can a Duval family pay for getting to school with scholarship funds?
Rides to school are not payable from any of Florida's scholarships, which matters in a county as large as Duval.
| Program | Status | What the rule says |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Abilities (FES-UA) | Not allowed | Gas, mileage and transit are prohibited costs. |
| PEP (family-directed account) | Not allowed | Prohibited. |
| Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) | Not allowed | Prohibited. |
Which rules apply to getting to school purchases?
- A transportation fee billed by a school is not on the eligible fee list, so a family should budget for it.
What is not allowed under getting to school?
- All transportation costs
How do Jacksonville families use getting to school?
Duval stretches from Baldwin to the Atlantic and the river splits it; a commute across the Mathews, Hart or Acosta bridges can add real time and cost, so weigh schools in your own area first.
How does a family buy getting to school 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.