Last verified: October 2026. Checked against Step Up For Students' 2026-27 award tables, handbooks and purchasing guides.
Can a Lee County family pay for sports lessons & p.e. with scholarship funds?
Physical education and instruction can qualify under FES-UA electives; check the current guide or request pre-authorization.
Individual or group sports lessons are eligible. Group rentals are prohibited.
Eligible electives can be paid from a balance after tuition and fees.
Which rules apply in Lee County?
| Allowed, with conditions | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Pay for lessons, not facility access. | Group rentals (PEP) |
| The receipt should name the instruction provided. | General gym or club memberships |
How does this play out in Lee County?
Swim instruction is a practical P.E. purchase in a county laced with canals; keep the receipt showing lessons rather than a pool membership.
How do I pay for it?
Look in the program marketplace first, where listed items are pre-approved. Next, check whether the provider is approved for direct payment. Otherwise pay, keep an itemized receipt with your Florida address and file for reimbursement; anything not listed as eligible needs pre-authorization before you buy.
Rules summarize Step Up For Students' 2026-27 PEP Purchasing Guide and 2026-27 Private School Purchasing Guide (both revised September 16, 2026) and the FES-UA Purchasing Guide Step Up currently links (2025-26 edition, July 1, 2025). Your scholarship organization's current guide controls; ask before an unusual purchase. Summaries, not legal advice.