Approved Provider

We Accept Step Up For Students

Have a Step Up scholarship? Use it for private 1-on-1 online coding, game design, digital art, and AI classes with Tech Tails. Coverage depends on approved services and your available balance.

What Your Student Gets

Tech Tails is not a typical online class. Here is what Step Up families get access to.

  • Private 1-on-1 live classes via Zoom — not group sessions
  • Instructors with project experience for brands like Disney, Activision, Riot Games, and Hasbro
  • Coding, game design, 3D digital art, AI & machine learning
  • Personalized curriculum matched to your student's interests and pace
  • Navigator program available for students of all abilities
  • Flexible scheduling — morning, afternoon, or evening

About Step Up For Students

Step Up For Students administers Florida education scholarships. The programs have different eligibility rules and approved uses. Your family’s available balance determines what can be paid toward eligible Tech Tails classes.

Award amounts vary with the student’s grade, county, and program. FES-UA funding also considers support needs. Confirm your award and current balance in your Step Up account.

Programs We Accept

We help families confirm how their scholarship can pay for eligible classes.

FES-EO (Educational Options)

Award varies by student

Primarily funds eligible private school tuition. Remaining funds may be used for other approved educational expenses.

Any Florida K-12 student

FES-UA (Unique Abilities)

Award varies by student

Eligibility requires an eligible disability documented through an IEP or qualifying diagnosis; a 504 plan alone does not establish eligibility.

Students with a qualifying disability

PEP (Personalized Education Program)

Award varies by student

An education savings account for a personalized learning plan. PEP has separate registration and participation requirements from district home education.

Eligible K-12 students registered in PEP

FTC (Florida Tax Credit)

Varies

Private school scholarship open to all income levels, with priority rules. Eligible remaining funds may cover other approved educational expenses.

Eligible Florida K-12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects can my student learn with Step Up funding?

Eligible Step Up funds can be used for approved Tech Tails classes: Coding (Python, JavaScript, web development), Game Design (Unity, Roblox Studio), 3D Digital Art (Blender, animation), AI & Machine Learning, and our Navigator program for all abilities.

Is Tech Tails an approved Step Up For Students provider?

Yes. Tech Tails is an approved provider for Step Up For Students scholarship programs. Families can use their Step Up funding to pay for our 1-on-1 online tech classes.

I already have Step Up. How do I use it with Tech Tails?

Book a free trial class and let us know you have Step Up funding during sign-up. Our team will help confirm your available funds, approved services, and the payment process before enrollment.

How much of my classes will Step Up cover?

Many families cover the full cost of Tech Tails classes through their Step Up scholarship. The exact coverage depends on which program you have and your remaining balance. Contact us and we will help you understand your coverage.

Do I need my Step Up scholarship before starting a free trial?

No. Your free trial class is completely free — no scholarship or payment needed. You can connect your Step Up funding when you enroll in ongoing classes.

Which Step Up programs do you accept?

We work with families using PEP, FES-UA, FES-EO, and FTC funding. Coverage depends on the scholarship, approved services, and available balance. Ask us to confirm your program before enrolling.

Can homeschool students use Step Up with Tech Tails?

Families participating in PEP can use eligible funds for approved educational services. PEP has its own registration, learning plan, and assessment requirements. It is separate from a Florida district home education program; check Step Up’s current guidance for your situation.

Try a Free Tech Class Today

Start with a free 30-minute 1-on-1 trial. Have Step Up? Mention it during sign-up so we can help confirm your coverage.