1. Can I enroll before ESA approval?

🟢 Yes! iTutorExpress is now an officially approved ESA provider in Florida. Families can enroll for the 2025–2026 school year and use their Step Up funds to fully cover their child’s pod tuition. We’ll walk you through the entire ESA payment process after you reserve your spot.

2. What programs will ESA cover at iTutorExpress? Once approved, ESA funds can be used toward:            

✅ Small group academic pods (GRADES K–5) – Powered by the Express Smart Learning System™
Our system blends live teaching with Evan-Moor curriculum, AI-powered guidance, and bilingual academic support—designed for measurable results. iTutorExpress is an ESA-approved provider offering instruction that meets Florida's K–5 homeschool support standards.

• Core subjects: Reading, Math, Writing, Science
  
  

• ESA-approved curriculum materials (Evan-Moor)
  
  

• Bilingual academic support

• Curriculum plan and weekly instructional schedule
  
  

• Our programs are designed to meet Florida ESA requirements for eligible instructional services.

3. Now that we are officially approved by Step Up for Students:

✅ Families will log in to their ESA portal

• Select iTutorExpress as a provider
  
  

• Submit payment or request reimbursement based on your account type ( direct pay or reimbursement )  Most ESA families will select “Pay Provider” in the Step Up portal, allowing your monthly pod fee to be paid directly.
  
  

• iTutorExpress will submit required documentation (progress reports, attendance, etc.) as needed

4. Will I receive a receipt or documentation for ESA reimbursement?

✅ Yes. Every enrolled family will receive:

• An official invoice
  
  

• Program summary
  
  

• Attendance and progress tracking
  These can be used for ESA reimbursement or direct billing uploads inside the Step Up portal
  
  

5. Do I need to pay anything upfront?

✅ We only require a non-refundable reservation fee to hold your child’s spot in our academic pods. Once ESA approval is confirmed. Reservation fees are applied toward your first ESA invoice after approval. 

6. What happens if I’m still waiting for ESA approval when school starts?

✅ If your approval is delayed:

• If your child’s ESA funding is still pending due to Step Up delays, your spot will remain reserved and your child may begin instruction under a temporary payment hold.
  
  

We're here to work with you every step of the way.

7. Want Help Applying for ESA?

✅ We offer step-by-step guidance for families applying to Step Up for Students. 

Book Below Your Free ESA Consultation Today!