Options for using Florida scholarship funds on Outschool

There are three ways to purchase Outschool classes using your Florida scholarship funds:

Live instruction with Florida-approved educators can be purchased through the Education Marketplace Assistant (EMA) using program-funded credits, also called a Learning Passport.
Live instruction with educators who meet the requirements in the 2025-2026 Purchasing Guide can be purchased and submitted for reimbursement.
Outschool Self-Paced Classes can be purchased in MyScholarShop.

Review each option below for eligibility considerations, purchase steps, and any required documentation.

Option 1: Purchase program-funded credits in EMA

Families can use EMA to purchase program-funded credits for eligible live Outschool classes with Florida-approved educators.

Before purchasing program-funded credits in EMA

Before purchasing program-funded credits in EMA, complete these two steps:

Review how Learning Passports can be used. Program-funded credit bundles, also called Learning Passports, are non-transferable credits for eligible, state ESA-approved Outschool classes. They may be subject to both state and Outschool restrictions. Review your state’s specific terms and expiration dates ahead of time to make the most of your Learning Passport! Learn more about the Learning Passport here.
Make sure your Florida scholarship email address is associated with your existing Outschool account. To receive your program-funded credits, your Outschool account must use the same email address associated with your Florida scholarship.

Note: If you are new to Outschool, create an account with the same email address associated with your Florida scholarship by visiting outschool.com. Once your account has been created and your order approved, your program-funded credit bundles will be added to your account.

How to purchase program-funded credits in EMA

Families can use their Florida scholarship funds in EMA to purchase program-funded credit bundles for eligible live Outschool classes with Florida-approved educators.

Follow these steps to purchase your credit bundles in EMA:

2. Search for Outschool.com and click on the Outschool listing from the list of providers.

3. Select the Outschool.com location option.

4. Scroll down and select the service level that you would like to offer. Then select Add to Cart.

5. Families can purchase program-funded credit bundles in increments of $50, $100, $200, or $500. When you are ready to check out, select Reserve Funds. This adds the specified amount of program-funded credit bundles to the purchaser’s Outschool balance. These credits can be used to purchase eligible Outschool classes with Florida-approved educators. Click here for FAQs about using program-funded credits.

After your EMA Order Is processed

After your EMA order is approved, follow these steps to check and use your program-funded credits:

Your program-funded credit bundles will be credited to your existing Outschool account within three business days.
You can check your balance from your Transactions Page on Outschool.
Use your program-funded credits to enroll in classes that are approved by your state program. Click here for FAQs about using program-funded credits.

Option 2: Request reimbursement for live Outschool classes

Outschool’s live online classes can be purchased using a credit card and submitted for reimbursement if they meet Florida scholarship requirements.

Before purchasing Outschool classes for reimbursement

Before purchasing, review the 2025-2026 Parent Handbook for the Florida Choice Scholarships for Florida scholarship requirements and eligible purchase rules.

Request documentation for non-approved educators

For enrichment classes or 1:1 tutoring with educators who are not Florida-approved, please reach out to the teacher before purchasing the class to request the necessary certification documentation. Teachers may provide this documentation at their discretion.

A teacher’s certification documentation may include:

The DOE certification number, if the tutor is certified
The school district issuing the adjunct teaching certificate
A bachelor’s or graduate degree in the subject area.
- This may be a copy of the bachelor’s or graduate degree diploma or official college transcript stating the degree conferred.
- If the diploma does not show the tutor’s major, please submit the transcripts instead.

Include this documentation with your first reimbursement request for that teacher.

Submit the class you want to purchase for approval

We strongly recommend submitting the class for approval to Step Up for Students to ensure it qualifies for reimbursement. Use Step Up for Students’ pre-authorization request instructions. for directions on submitting a class for approval before purchasing.

After purchasing Outschool classes for reimbursement

After purchasing a live Outschool class for reimbursement, use the following proof of payment and receipt or invoice details to prepare your Florida reimbursement submission.

Proof of payment for Florida reimbursement

You can use the following to submit proof of payment:

Credit card receipt with the full transaction date (mm/dd/yy), payee name, and amount
Credit card/bank statement including the full transaction date (mm/dd/yy), payee name, and amount

Receipt or invoice setails for Florida reimbursement

For Florida reimbursement, a custom receipt or invoice must include the following details:

The scholarship student’s first and last name
The teacher’s first and last name
The company name, if applicable
The type of service rendered
Dates and hours of instruction, including year
Service rate Proof of payment if the payee is the parent/guardian (refer to Proof of Payment section above)

To learn about custom receipts from Outschool, see "How to Get a Receipt for Public Funding Reimbursement."

Option 3: Purchase self-paced classes through MyScholarShop

Outschool offers Self-Paced Classes, an asynchronous class format learners can complete without live meetings. Outschool’s Self-Paced Classes are available for purchase in MyScholarShop and are classified as a “Stand-Alone Online Class.”

Important considerations before purchasing self-paced classes

Before purchasing a Self-Paced Class through MyScholarShop, review these important details:

Step Up for Students rules: Review Step Up for Students’ Purchasing Guides for online course rules that apply to your scholarship program.
Class details: We recommend reviewing the class details page so you understand what content your learner will receive and how the class works.
Refund eligibility: Review Outschool’s Class Cancellation Policy before finalizing your purchase.

How to purchase self-paced classes using MyScholarShop

2. Type Outschool in the search bar to find classes.

3. When you find a Self-Paced class you want to purchase, use the comments section on MyScholarShop to share your learner name and date of birth, and select the 'Share with Supplier' box.

Note: Outschool cannot complete the enrollment without your learner’s name and date of birth in the comments box. Be sure to checkmark “share with supplier.”

4. Outschool will use the email address associated with your MyScholarShop account to process the enrollment. Please allow three business days for orders to be processed.

5. Once Outschool processes your enrollment, your learner will receive all content immediately.

Florida Scholarship Questions and Feedback

What if I have a question?

For questions about scholarship eligibility or your EMA account, please contact Step Up for Students.
For questions about Outschool’s ordering process for Florida scholarship purchases, contact the Outschool Support Team