Last verified: October 2026. Checked against Step Up For Students' 2026-27 award tables, handbooks and purchasing guides.
Can a private school student in Fort Myers take FSW classes?
Yes, when the school has a current articulation agreement with FSW. The agreements are annual and must be filed with FSW's Accelerated Pathways office before August 1 each year.
Who pays for dual enrollment at FSW for a private school student?
Under FSW's 2025-26 private school agreement, students are exempt from registration, matriculation and lab fees, FSW lends required textbooks, the private school is billed fall and spring tuition, and the school may not pass those costs on to the student. Specialized program costs stay with the student.
Who is eligible?
A 3.0 unweighted high school GPA, qualifying placement scores and school approval; students in grades 6-9 also need two recommendation letters.
| What it is | What it isn't |
|---|---|
| Private School Scholarship: $8,001-$8,779, paid to a school | Not paid to parents, and not for computers |
| FES-UA: from $10,567, parent-directed | Not combinable with the standard award |
| PEP: county award for learning outside full-time school | Not a full-time online school or a computer budget |