PEP Product Eligibility Guide

Check product eligibility and understand authorization requirements for PEP scholarship funds

PEP Product Eligibility Checker
Check if a product is eligible for PEP funding and what requirements apply
Based on the 2024-2025 PEP Purchasing Guide
Best Buy LogoPEP-Eligible Best Buy Categories
Best Buy product categories aligned with PEP purchasing guidelines
Educational Software & Subscriptions
Software and subscriptions for educational purposes

Eligible Items:

Microsoft Office (single-user license)
Adobe Creative Cloud (single-user license)
QuickBooks (student edition)
Language Learning Software
Educational software

Best Buy Categories:

Software
Digital Software
Learning
Education & Reference

Restrictions:

  • No multi-user or family licenses unless no alternative exists
Note: Only single-user pricing is eligible. Multi-user subscriptions will be prorated.
Digital Materials
Digital educational content and subscriptions

Eligible Items:

Educational DVDs/CDs
Audiobook downloads (student-specific)
eBook subscriptions (single-user access only)
Educational documentaries
Educational music

Best Buy Categories:

Movies & TV Shows
Music
eBooks
Audiobooks

Restrictions:

  • Entertainment-focused content requires Educational Benefit Form
  • No family or multi-user subscriptions when single-user is available
Note: Family or multi-user subscriptions are prohibited when a single-user subscription is available
Streaming Services
Video, TV, music, or online streaming services

Eligible Items:

Video streaming services
TV streaming services
Music streaming services
Educational streaming content

Best Buy Categories:

Streaming Services
Streaming Devices
Media Subscriptions

Restrictions:

  • Gaming subscription services
  • Entertainment without educational value
Note: Requires completion of Educational Benefit Form
At-Home Classroom Furnishings
Furnishings used to create an at-home classroom environment

Eligible Items:

Desk
Chair
Whiteboard
Bulletin board
Educational posters

Best Buy Categories:

Office Furniture
Home Office
TVs
Projectors
Office Supplies

Restrictions:

  • Televisions over 55"
  • Commercial-grade equipment
  • Outdoor televisions
Note: Multiples of a single item that exceeds $50 require pre-authorization. Items are eligible for replacement sooner with pre-authorization.
Desks & Workstations
Desks and workstations for educational use

Eligible Items:

Student desk
Computer desk
Writing desk
Standing desk
Adjustable height desk

Best Buy Categories:

Office Furniture
Desks
Computer Desks
Standing Desks

Restrictions:

  • Executive office desks
  • Commercial-grade furniture
Note: Must be appropriate for student use and educational activities.
Chairs & Seating
Chairs and seating options for educational use

Eligible Items:

Desk chair
Office chair
Ergonomic chair
Task chair
Student chair

Best Buy Categories:

Office Chairs
Desk Chairs
Gaming Chairs
Ergonomic Chairs

Restrictions:

  • Executive office chairs
  • Commercial-grade furniture
Note: Must be appropriate for student use and educational activities.
Musical Instruments & Equipment
Instruments, equipment, and related services

Eligible Items:

Musical instruments
Instrument insurance
Maintenance
Repair
Service agreements

Best Buy Categories:

Musical Instruments
Music Creation
DJ Equipment

Restrictions:

  • Professional-grade equipment requires Educational Benefit Form
Note: Instruments must be age-appropriate.
Standard Physical Education
Sports equipment, lessons, and fitness activities

Eligible Items:

Sports equipment
Sports uniforms
Specialized footwear
Bicycles
Skateboards

Best Buy Categories:

Exercise Equipment
Sports & Recreation
Outdoor Recreation

Restrictions:

  • Large trampolines
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Pool tables
  • Pool toys and floats
  • Non-specialized footwear
Note: Equipment must satisfy manufacturer's age recommendations
Exercise Equipment
Equipment for physical fitness

Eligible Items:

Stationary bikes
Treadmills
Walking pads
Weight benches
Individual trampolines for exercise

Best Buy Categories:

Exercise Equipment
Treadmills
Exercise Bikes
Fitness Equipment

Restrictions:

  • Motorized exercise equipment (except treadmills or walking pads)
  • Gaming systems or consoles (except Nintendo Wii or similar movement-based platforms)
Note: Requires Educational Benefit Form
Learning Manipulatives
Items for tactile learning and creative play

Eligible Items:

Board games
Card games
Blocks
Chess sets
Checker sets

Best Buy Categories:

Toys & Games
STEM Toys
Educational Toys
Board Games

Restrictions:

  • Entertainment-focused games without educational value
  • Arcade games
Note: Items must be used for learning or skill-building.
School Supplies
Basic supplies for educational use

Eligible Items:

Backpacks
Calculators
Notebooks
Folders
Binders

Best Buy Categories:

Office Supplies
School Supplies
Calculators
Ink & Toner

Restrictions:

  • Printers (including 3D printers)
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Tablets and e-Readers
  • Flash drives
  • External drives
Lab Fees & Materials
Science, math, and computer lab equipment and fees

Eligible Items:

Science lab equipment
Math lab equipment
Computer lab equipment
Lab safety equipment
Science kits

Best Buy Categories:

Science Kits
STEM
Lab Equipment
Educational Kits

Restrictions:

  • Commercial-grade tools and equipment
Note: Equipment should be safe for student use
Educational Subscription Kits
Curated educational kits delivered on a subscription basis

Eligible Items:

Science kits
Art kits
STEM subscription boxes
Educational activity boxes

Best Buy Categories:

Subscription Boxes
Educational Kits
STEM Kits

Restrictions:

  • Entertainment-focused subscription boxes
Note: Must be safe for student use and provide opportunities for instruction
Art Supplies
Art and craft supplies for creative education

Eligible Items:

Paint sets
Drawing supplies
Sketch pads
Canvas
Easels

Best Buy Categories:

Art Supplies
Crafts
Drawing
Painting

Restrictions:

  • Professional-grade art supplies require Educational Benefit Form
Note: Must be appropriate for student use and educational activities.
Storage & Organization
Storage solutions for educational materials

Eligible Items:

Bookshelves
Storage bins
Organizers
Filing cabinets
Cubbies

Best Buy Categories:

Storage
Organization
Shelving
Containers

Restrictions:

  • Commercial-grade storage systems
Note: Must be used for organizing educational materials.
Educational Lighting
Lighting solutions for educational spaces

Eligible Items:

Desk lamps
Reading lamps
Floor lamps
Task lighting
LED bulbs

Best Buy Categories:

Lighting
Desk Lamps
Floor Lamps
Light Bulbs

Restrictions:

  • Decorative lighting without educational purpose
Note: Must be used to improve learning environment.
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Instructional Materials

Materials used for educational instruction and learning

At-Home Classroom Furnishings
Furnishings used to create an at-home classroom environment

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Purchase Frequency:

Once every two years

Multiple Items Rule:

Multiples of a single item that exceeds $50 require pre-authorization

Notes:

Items are eligible for replacement sooner with pre-authorization

Example Items:

  • Desk
  • Chair
  • Whiteboard
  • Bulletin board
  • Educational posters
  • And 13 more items...
Books
Textbooks, workbooks, and other educational books

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Notes:

Books are neither capped in annual spending nor subject to frequency of purchase rules. Two copies of a book are permitted.

Example Items:

  • Textbooks
  • Workbooks
  • Educational books
  • Reference materials
  • Fiction books
  • And 5 more items...
Digital Materials
Digital educational content and subscriptions

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Notes:

Family or multi-user subscriptions are prohibited when a single-user subscription is available

Example Items:

  • CDs
  • DVDs
  • Digital documents
  • eBook subscriptions
  • Audiobook subscriptions
  • And 1 more items...
Educational Software & Subscriptions
Software and subscriptions for educational purposes

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Notes:

Only single-user pricing is eligible. Multi-user subscriptions will be prorated.

Example Items:

  • Magazine subscriptions
  • Newspaper subscriptions
  • Word processing software
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe software
  • And 2 more items...
Streaming Services
Video, TV, music, or online streaming services

Authorization Requirements:

Educational Benefit Form Required

Notes:

Requires completion of Educational Benefit Form

Example Items:

  • Video streaming services
  • TV streaming services
  • Music streaming services
  • Live television
Educational Subscription Kits
Curated educational kits delivered on a subscription basis

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Notes:

Must be safe for student use and provide opportunities for instruction

Example Items:

  • Science kits
  • Art kits
  • STEM subscription boxes
  • Educational activity boxes

Electives

Materials and services for non-core academic subjects

Standard Electives
Lessons, equipment, and consumables for non-core academic subjects

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Purchase Frequency:

Once every two years

Multiple Items Rule:

Multiples of a single item that exceeds $50 require pre-authorization

Example Items:

  • Art lessons
  • Art supplies
  • Music lessons
  • Foreign language lessons
  • Drama lessons
  • And 7 more items...
Specialized Electives
Specialized elective subjects requiring additional documentation

Authorization Requirements:

Educational Benefit Form Required

Purchase Frequency:

Once every two years

Notes:

Requires completion of Educational Benefit Form

Example Items:

  • Mechanical lessons
  • Mechanical supplies
  • Garden supplies
  • Gardening lessons
  • Horticultural lessons
  • And 4 more items...
Musical Instruments & Equipment
Instruments, equipment, and related services

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Example Items:

  • Musical instruments
  • Instrument insurance
  • Maintenance
  • Repair
  • Service agreements
  • And 1 more items...

Field Trips & Educational Activities

Educational outings, admissions, and activities

Standard Field Trips
Educational outings and admissions

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Notes:

Only student admission is eligible. Family admissions will be prorated.

Example Items:

  • Aquarium admission
  • Zoo admission
  • Museum admission
  • Cultural programming events
  • School field trip fees
  • And 3 more items...
Florida Theme Parks
Admission to approved Florida theme parks

Authorization Requirements:

Educational Benefit Form Required

Purchase Frequency:

Once per school year

Notes:

Requires Educational Benefit Form

Example Items:

  • Walt Disney World
  • Universal Orlando Resort
  • SeaWorld Orlando
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
  • LEGOLAND Florida Resort
Out-of-State Field Trips
Educational trips outside Florida but within the United States

Authorization Requirements:

Pre-Auth & Educational Benefit Form

Notes:

Requires pre-authorization and Educational Benefit Form

Example Items:

  • Educational trips to other states
  • Museums in other states
  • Educational activities outside Florida

Physical Education

Sports equipment, lessons, and fitness activities

Standard Physical Education
Sports equipment, lessons, and fitness activities

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Purchase Frequency:

Once every two years

Notes:

Equipment must satisfy manufacturer's age recommendations

Example Items:

  • Sports equipment
  • Sports lessons
  • Dance lessons
  • Dance supplies
  • Gym memberships
  • And 8 more items...

Special Cases:

  • Bicycles require Educational Benefit Form
  • Individual-sized trampolines are allowed, but large trampolines are prohibited
  • Specialized footwear (e.g., dance shoes, cleats) is eligible, but regular athletic shoes are not
Exercise Equipment
Equipment for physical fitness

Authorization Requirements:

Educational Benefit Form Required

Purchase Frequency:

Once every two years

Notes:

Requires Educational Benefit Form

Example Items:

  • Stationary bikes
  • Treadmills
  • Walking pads
  • Weight benches
  • Individual trampolines for exercise
Adaptive Exercise Equipment
Specialized equipment for students with special needs

Authorization Requirements:

Pre-Authorization Required

Purchase Frequency:

Once every two years

Notes:

Requires pre-authorization

Example Items:

  • Adaptive exercise equipment
  • Specialized physical education equipment
Out-of-State P.E. Activities
Physical education activities outside Florida

Authorization Requirements:

Pre-Authorization Required

Notes:

Requires pre-authorization

Example Items:

  • Sports camps in other states
  • Competitions in other states

Curriculum & Educational Programs

Complete courses of study and educational programs

Standard Curriculum
Complete courses of study for content areas or grade levels

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Notes:

Pre-authorization required for curriculum materials that are not publicly available

Example Items:

  • Complete curriculum packages
  • Teacher's manuals
  • Supplemental materials
  • Associated online instruction
Non-Public Curriculum Materials
Curriculum materials that are not publicly available

Authorization Requirements:

Pre-Authorization Required

Notes:

Requires pre-authorization

Example Items:

  • Private curriculum packages
  • Custom curriculum materials
Stand-Alone Online Classes
Individual online courses

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Notes:

Scholarship funds may not be used for full-time online instruction

Example Items:

  • Individual online courses
  • Single subject online classes

Tuition & Educational Programs

Tuition and fees for various educational programs

Private School Tuition
Tuition and fees for part-time enrollment at eligible private schools

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Notes:

Student cannot attend the private school on a full-time basis

Example Items:

  • Part-time private school tuition
  • Private school fees
Hybrid School Programs
Tuition and fees for hybrid private school programs

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Notes:

Students must attend in person at least two full school days per week at a physical location

Example Items:

  • Hybrid private school tuition
  • Hybrid program fees
Postsecondary Education
Tuition and fees for enrollment at eligible postsecondary institutions

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Example Items:

  • Florida College System tuition
  • State university tuition
  • Technical center tuition
  • Adult education center tuition
  • Independent college tuition
  • And 1 more items...
Tutoring Services
Tuition and fees for tutoring services

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Notes:

Providers must meet specific credential requirements

Example Items:

  • Full-time private tutoring tuition
  • Part-time tutoring services
  • Choice Navigator consultations

Other Eligible Categories

Additional eligible categories for PEP funds

Internet Resources
In-home internet services

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Notes:

Service must be at the Florida residential address associated with the student's scholarship application

Example Items:

  • Home internet service
  • Mobile hotspots
  • Modem/router rental from internet provider
Lab Fees & Materials
Science, math, and computer lab equipment and fees

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Notes:

Equipment should be safe for student use

Example Items:

  • Science lab equipment
  • Math lab equipment
  • Computer lab equipment
  • Lab safety equipment
Learning Manipulatives
Items for tactile learning and creative play

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Example Items:

  • Board games
  • Card games
  • Blocks
  • Chess sets
  • Checker sets
  • And 9 more items...
School Supplies
Basic supplies for educational use

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Example Items:

  • Backpacks
  • Calculators
  • Notebooks
  • Folders
  • Binders
  • And 8 more items...
Standardized Testing
Fees for standardized tests and assessments

Authorization Requirements:

No Pre-Authorization Required

Example Items:

  • AP exams
  • Standardized assessments
  • Industry certification exams
  • Career assessments
  • Interest assessments
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