The Step Up Provider Playbook
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A practical guide for Florida practices

Unlock a New Revenue Stream for Your Practice

Nearly 500,000 Florida families have Step Up For Students scholarships worth thousands per year. Learn how to become an approved provider and accept scholarship funds for your psychological evaluations.

Inside the playbook

What You’ll Learn

A clear, practical path from understanding the programs to preparing your practice to bill for approved services.

01

Understand the four programs

Learn the role of FES-UA, FES-EO, FTC, and PEP.

02

Follow the application process

Work through the provider application step by step.

03

Prepare your documents

Use a focused checklist for the required practice and credential documents.

04

Set up your EMA account

Organize your Education Market Assistant provider account correctly.

05

Understand billing and payments

Learn how invoicing and direct payments work within the provider process.

06

Price your evaluation services

Think through a practical pricing structure for your assessment services.

07

Avoid common delays

Spot the mistakes that can slow down provider approval.

08

Launch in 30 days

Use a structured checklist to move from application to practice readiness.

Built for your practice

Who This Is For

This guide is designed for Florida professionals and practices that want a clearer route into the Step Up For Students provider system.

Gifted testing ADHD evaluations Psychoeducational assessments Learning disability evaluations

A fit for:

  • Licensed psychologists in Florida
  • Licensed school psychologists in Florida
  • Solo practitioners building a private-pay practice
  • Group practices offering evaluations for children

Why act now

Your competitors are already getting approved.

Every month you wait is revenue walking to someone else’s practice.

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Frequently asked questions

What You Need to Know

Do I need to be incorporated to qualify?

A business account and EIN are required. Sole proprietors may qualify, but confirm with Step Up directly at (877) 735-7837.

How long does approval take?

The timeline varies, typically a few weeks once your application and credentials are submitted.

I’m a solo practitioner. Does this work for me?

Yes, the process works for solo practitioners and group practices.

What evaluations are covered?

Gifted testing, ADHD evaluations, psychoeducational assessments, learning disability testing, and other standardized assessments.

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Get the process, checklists, and practical guidance in one focused playbook.

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