This guide explains how families participating in the Florida Unique Abilities (UA) Scholarship Program can use their scholarship funds. It includes guidance on eligible purchases, spending restrictions, reimbursement requirements, receipt and documentation standards, Marketplace purchases, and other important purchasing policies.
You can download the complete 2026–2027 FES-UA Purchasing Guidelines below.
Eligible Expenses
UA scholarship funds may be used for approved educational and support services such as:
- Instructional materials and curriculum
- Digital devices, digital periphery devices, and assistive technology devices
- Specialized services, including:
- Applied behavior analysis services
- Services provided by speech-language pathologists
- Occupational therapy
- Services provided by physical therapists
- Services provided by listening and spoken language specialists
- Services provided at a center certified for Therapeutic Horsemanship
- Services provided by a certified Art or Music therapist
- Transition services provided by job coaches
- Contracted services provided by a public school or school district, including classes
- Contributions to the Stanley G. Tate Florida Prepaid College Program or the Florida College Savings Program
- Tuition or fees for the following:
- A home education program
- An eligible private school
- An eligible postsecondary educational institution
- An approved pre-apprenticeship program
- A private tutoring program authorized under s. 1002.43, or part-time tutoring by a certified educator
- Services provided by a Choice Navigator
- A virtual program offered by a Department-approved private online provider, an approved online course, or the Florida Virtual School as a private paying student
- Specialized after-school and summer education programs
- Programs offered by VPK and School Readiness providers
- Norm-referenced achievement tests, Advanced Placement Examinations, industry certification examinations, assessments related to postsecondary education, or other assessments
- Annual evaluation of educational progress by a certified teacher
The goal is to give families flexibility to support their child's individual educational journey.
Download the Purchasing Guidelines
Download the 2026–2027 FES-UA Purchasing Guidelines below for complete information about eligible purchases, purchasing requirements, documentation standards, and reimbursement policies.