If you're a Florida parent, you could be missing out on up to $10,000 per year in education funding for your child.

The Florida FES-UA Scholarship (Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities) allows families to pay for private online education, tutoring, and specialized learning programs — including virtual schools like iTutorExpress.

In this guide, we’ll break down exactly how to use your ESA funds step-by-step.

💡 What is the FES-UA Scholarship?

The FES-UA Scholarship is part of Florida’s Education Savings Account (ESA) program.

It provides funding for:
✔ Private school tuition
✔ Online learning programs
✔ Reading and math intervention
✔ Educational therapies and services

Instead of being limited to a traditional school, parents can choose what works best for their child.

💰 How Much Funding Do Families Receive?

Most families receive between:

👉 $8,000 – $10,000 per year (depending on eligibility)

This funding can fully or partially cover:

• Virtual school tuition

• Reading intervention programs

• Small group learning pods

🧩 Step-by-Step: How to Use Your ESA Funds

Step 1: Apply Through Step Up for Students

Visit the Step Up for Students website and submit your application.

Once approved, you’ll receive access to your EMA (Education Marketplace Account).

Step 2: Access Your EMA Wallet

After approval:

✔ Log into your EMA account
✔ View your available funds
✔ Explore approved providers

Step 3: Choose an Approved Provider

Look for programs that:
✔ Specialize in reading and math
✔ Offer small group or personalized learning
✔ Are ESA-approved

👉 iTutorExpress Virtual Academy is an approved ESA provider serving families across multiple states.

Step 4: Submit Payment Through EMA

Once enrolled:

✔ Select your provider
✔ Submit payment through the EMA system
✔ Funds are paid directly from your ESA account

📚 Why Parents Are Choosing Virtual Pods

Many families are moving away from traditional classrooms and choosing:

✔ Small group instruction (4–6 students)
✔ Personalized attention
✔ Flexible online learning
✔ Faster academic progress

At iTutorExpress, students receive targeted support in reading, writing, and math — helping them improve faster and build confidence.

🚀 Who is This Best For?

This program is ideal for:

✔ Struggling readers
✔ Homeschool families
✔ Students needing extra support
✔ Parents looking for a flexible, high-quality option

🎁 Bonus: Free Reading Assessment

Not sure where your child stands?

We offer a Free Reading Assessment to identify gaps and create a personalized learning plan.

👉 This is the first step most parents take before enrolling.

📌 Final Thoughts

Florida’s ESA program is one of the most powerful opportunities available to parents today.

Instead of settling for a one-size-fits-all system, you can build a customized education that actually works for your child.

And the best part?

👉 The funding is already available — you just need to use it.

👉 Ready to Get Started?

Click here to book your free assessment:

Or if you're already enrolled with iTutorExpress:

🎁 Join our Referral Program here and start earning rewards:

If you have questions about ESA funding or how to enroll, feel free to reach out at  (954-260-1252).

We’re here to help every step of the way.

iTutorExpress is a live bilingual K-5 virtual academy using the Science of Reading model. ESA-approved in Florida and other participating states.