PTSEC is an approved private school for Florida's major scholarship programs administered through two Scholarship Funding Organizations (SFOs): Step Up For Students and AAA Scholarship Foundation. Both SFOs offer all four scholarship types listed below. If your child qualifies, their tuition at PTSEC may be fully or partially covered.
Scholarships We Accept
Both Step Up For Students and AAA Scholarship Foundation offer all four of the following Florida scholarship programs. You may apply through either SFO.
Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC)
Eligibility
Available to eligible Florida K–12 students. All income levels are welcome; household income affects priority for award.
Award Amount
Award amount is based on the county where the student applies and their grade level.
FTC — Personalized Education Program (FTC-PEP)
Eligibility
Available to eligible Florida K–12 students not enrolled in a public school or Florida Home Education Program. All income levels are welcome; income affects priority.
Award Amount
Award amount is based on the county where the student applies and their grade level.
Family Empowerment Scholarship — Educational Options (FES-EO)
Eligibility
Available to eligible Florida K–12 students regardless of household income. Income affects priority for the award.
Award Amount
Award amount is based on the county where the student applies and their grade level.
Family Empowerment Scholarship — Unique Abilities (FES-UA)
Eligibility
Available to students with a specific documented diagnosis or special need. There is no income requirement for this scholarship.
Award Amount
Award amount is based on the student's county, grade level, and matrix number (determined by the nature and level of the student's unique abilities/special needs).
- No household income requirement
- Amount determined by county, grade level, and matrix number
Scholarship Funding Organizations
Both organizations administer all four scholarship types above. Choose either to apply.
Step Up For Students
Step Up For Students (SUFS) is one of Florida's largest Scholarship Funding Organizations, empowering families to pursue the most appropriate learning options for their children. PTSEC is an approved Step Up For Students school.
Scholarships Offered
AAA Scholarship Foundation
AAA Scholarship Foundation has invested more than 23 years advocating for under-served and academically disadvantaged students. They provide education choice scholarships for grades K–12 covering tuition and fees at private schools like PTSEC.
Scholarships Offered
How to Use Your Scholarship at PTSEC
Apply for the Scholarship
Visit Step Up For Students (stepupforstudents.org) or AAA Scholarship Foundation (aaascholarships.org) and submit your application. We can help guide you through this step.
Get Approved & Receive Award ID
Once your scholarship is approved, you'll receive an award ID. Provide that ID to PTSEC as part of the enrollment process.
Enroll at PTSEC
Complete enrollment by accepting in EMA after we input your award ID. Any remaining balance can be covered through our flexible payment plans.