Become a Service Partner 
with Step Up For Students

Empower families and students by providing educational services through the Family Empowerment Scholarship.
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Why Partner with
Step Up for Students?

Step Up For Students helps families take control of their educational journey by providing scholarships, resources, and service opportunities. By partnering with us as a provider, you can contribute to the empowerment of students and families by extending access to personalized learning experiences.

Access to families growing through Family Empowerment Scholarships

Support for onboarding via Education Market Assistant (EMA)

Contribution to life-changing educational decisions

Provider Handbook

Your go-to resource for navigating the partnership process

Looking for guidance? Access the information you need to become a service provider for Step Up For Students in our comprehensive provider handbook.

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Simple Steps for Providers

Learn how to join our community as a trusted service provider. Follow these steps to start offering educational services through the Family Empowerment Scholarship and help families take control of their learning journey.

1

Learn About the Programs

View Scholarship Handbooks

Download the Purchasing Guides

2

Start Your Application

Onboard as a Service Provider through the Education Market Assistant platform.

Access EMA Onboarding Portal

3

Connect with Families and Students

Once approved, you’ll be part of a network of providers offering personalized educational opportunities.

Partner with Us to Support Student Success

At Step Up For Students, we partner with a wide range of providers who share our mission to help children reach their full potential. Whether you specialize in academic support, therapy, or enrichment, your services can play a vital role in shaping a brighter future for students and their families.

Eligible Providers Include:

Reading and Math Tutors: Professionals who help students strengthen foundational skills in literacy and numeracy.

Educational Therapists: Specialists supporting students with unique learning styles or special needs.

Academic Coaches: Experts offering tailored assistance in a variety of subjects.

Technology Suppliers: Vendors providing innovative tools and resources to improve learning outcomes.

Enrichment Providers: Facilitators of creative programs in areas like arts, sports, and music.

Services Offered:

Providers can deliver a wide range of valuable services, such as:

Together, we can provide students with the support they need to excel academically, emotionally, and creatively. Whether it’s building reading confidence, enhancing math comprehension, or fostering a love of learning through enrichment, your contribution will make a meaningful difference.

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Resources

Explore our library of resources and trainings to help you make the most of your provider journey. Find answers, tips and step-by-step guidance — all in one place.

PEP Hybrid Schools

PEP Hybrid Schools offer a unique approach to personalized education by combining flexibility with in-person learning options. As an approved provider, you can play a vital role in helping PEP students access innovative programs tailored to their needs. Whether you offer hybrid learning services or other a la carte solutions, your contributions help students thrive academically and meet Florida’s school attendance requirements. Join us in pioneering education that meets students where they are and supports them in reaching their full potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

A PEP Hybrid eligible private school is a registered private school that provides PEP students with the option for regular in-person attendance at a Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)-approved location at least two days per week. These schools must be approved by the FLDOE to offer hybrid learning programs.

Schools interested in offering hybrid learning must apply through the FLDOE. To begin the process, schools can contact the FLDOE School Choice office for more information. Only FLDOE-approved schools may provide hybrid learning services to PEP students.
No, PEP Hybrid schools cannot set up tuition, fees, or enroll scholarship students through EMA. Service offerings may only be created after approval from the FLDOE as a PEP Hybrid school.
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Stepping Up To Success

“School choice meant opportunities and inevitable growth. Thanks to school choice, I learned to love education. I learned to reach for my wildest dreams. Choice brings liberty. Choice brings opportunity. Choice brings life.”
Leidiana Candelario
Step Up Scholarship Alumni
“Your education determines your future. When I received school choice, it changed my future. I want that opportunity for everyone, not just me.”


Ashley Elliot
Step Up Scholarship Alumni
“With homeschooling, the curriculum is definitely more challenging. If I’m having trouble in one subject, we can work on that. And if I'm really good at another subject, and don't need to really do any more in it, then we can move on.”
Cooper Campen
Step Up Scholarship Recipient
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