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. Many families cover the full cost.
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 from 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 is Florida's largest nonprofit scholarship organization, helping over 100,000 families access educational opportunities. They administer several major Florida scholarship programs that families can use for approved private education services, including Tech Tails online tech classes.
Whether your student is in traditional school, homeschooled, or in a microschool program, there is likely a Step Up program that fits your family. Most programs provide $8,000-$10,000 per year in education funding.
Programs We Accept
We accept all major Step Up For Students scholarship programs.
FES-EO (Educational Options)
~$8,000/year
The broadest program — available to all K-12 students regardless of income.
Any Florida K-12 student
FES-UA (Unique Abilities)
~$10,000/year
Higher funding for students with documented learning differences or disabilities.
Students with an IEP or 504 plan
PEP (Personalized Education Program)
~$8,000/year
Designed specifically for Florida homeschool and microschool families.
Homeschool & microschool students
FTC (Florida Tax Credit)
Varies
Income-based scholarship for qualifying families.
Low-income families
Hope Scholarship
Varies
An alternative education path for students who have been bullied at school.
Students who experienced bullying
Frequently Asked Questions
What subjects can my student learn with Step Up funding?
Your Step Up scholarship can cover any Tech Tails program: 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 you connect your scholarship to your account — it only takes a few minutes.
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 accept FES-EO (Educational Options), FES-UA (Unique Abilities), PEP (Personalized Education Program), FTC (Florida Tax Credit), and the Hope Scholarship.
Can homeschool students use Step Up with Tech Tails?
Yes. The PEP program is specifically designed for homeschool and microschool students in Florida, providing approximately $8,000/year for approved educational services like Tech Tails.
Try a Free Tech Class Today
Start with a free 1-on-1 class. Have Step Up? Mention it during sign-up and we will handle the rest.