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 summer & specialized programs with scholarship funds?
Fees for specialized summer education programs, and programs during school breaks, are eligible if they meet the criteria. Day or overnight camps may be allowed with pre-authorization, and proof of attendance is needed for reimbursement.
The PEP guide has no camp category, so a program must fit a listed category or get pre-authorization.
Request pre-authorization before using a balance for a summer program.
Which rules apply in Lee County?
| Allowed, with conditions | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Get pre-authorization before paying for a camp. | Child care billed as camp |
| Keep proof of attendance. |
How does this play out in Lee County?
Some Lee private schools run academic summer sessions; ask for a written fee schedule so you can see what's eligible.
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.