PEP Product Eligibility Guide
Check product eligibility and understand authorization requirements for PEP scholarship funds

Eligible Items:
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Restrictions:
- No multi-user or family licenses unless no alternative exists
Eligible Items:
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Restrictions:
- Entertainment-focused content requires Educational Benefit Form
- No family or multi-user subscriptions when single-user is available
Eligible Items:
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- Gaming subscription services
- Entertainment without educational value
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- Televisions over 55"
- Commercial-grade equipment
- Outdoor televisions
Eligible Items:
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- Executive office desks
- Commercial-grade furniture
Eligible Items:
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- Executive office chairs
- Commercial-grade furniture
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- Professional-grade equipment requires Educational Benefit Form
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- Large trampolines
- Motorized watercraft
- Pool tables
- Pool toys and floats
- Non-specialized footwear
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- Motorized exercise equipment (except treadmills or walking pads)
- Gaming systems or consoles (except Nintendo Wii or similar movement-based platforms)
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- Entertainment-focused games without educational value
- Arcade games
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- Printers (including 3D printers)
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Tablets and e-Readers
- Flash drives
- External drives
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- Commercial-grade tools and equipment
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- Entertainment-focused subscription boxes
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- Professional-grade art supplies require Educational Benefit Form
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- Commercial-grade storage systems
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- Decorative lighting without educational purpose
Instructional Materials
Materials used for educational instruction and learning
Authorization Requirements:
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...
Authorization Requirements:
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...
Authorization Requirements:
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...
Authorization Requirements:
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...
Authorization Requirements:
Notes:
Requires completion of Educational Benefit Form
Example Items:
- Video streaming services
- TV streaming services
- Music streaming services
- Live television
Authorization Requirements:
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
Authorization Requirements:
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...
Authorization Requirements:
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...
Authorization Requirements:
Example Items:
- Musical instruments
- Instrument insurance
- Maintenance
- Repair
- Service agreements
- And 1 more items...
Field Trips & Educational Activities
Educational outings, admissions, and activities
Authorization Requirements:
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...
Authorization Requirements:
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
Authorization Requirements:
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
Authorization Requirements:
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
Authorization Requirements:
Purchase Frequency:
Once every two years
Notes:
Requires Educational Benefit Form
Example Items:
- Stationary bikes
- Treadmills
- Walking pads
- Weight benches
- Individual trampolines for exercise
Authorization Requirements:
Purchase Frequency:
Once every two years
Notes:
Requires pre-authorization
Example Items:
- Adaptive exercise equipment
- Specialized physical education equipment
Authorization Requirements:
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
Authorization Requirements:
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
Authorization Requirements:
Notes:
Requires pre-authorization
Example Items:
- Private curriculum packages
- Custom curriculum materials
Authorization Requirements:
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
Authorization Requirements:
Notes:
Student cannot attend the private school on a full-time basis
Example Items:
- Part-time private school tuition
- Private school fees
Authorization Requirements:
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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
Authorization Requirements:
Example Items:
- Florida College System tuition
- State university tuition
- Technical center tuition
- Adult education center tuition
- Independent college tuition
- And 1 more items...
Authorization Requirements:
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
Authorization Requirements:
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
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Equipment should be safe for student use
Example Items:
- Science lab equipment
- Math lab equipment
- Computer lab equipment
- Lab safety equipment
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Example Items:
- Board games
- Card games
- Blocks
- Chess sets
- Checker sets
- And 9 more items...
Authorization Requirements:
Example Items:
- Backpacks
- Calculators
- Notebooks
- Folders
- Binders
- And 8 more items...
Authorization Requirements:
Example Items:
- AP exams
- Standardized assessments
- Industry certification exams
- Career assessments
- Interest assessments