Can Step Up Scholarships Pay for Photography Lessons?

Photography lessons and classes for children.

The Short Answer

Photography is one of the elective and enrichment subjects named in the PEP Purchasing Guide, so a PEP family can pay an approved photography instructor or program with scholarship funds.

PEP is for parent-directed education: your child cannot be enrolled full time in a public or private school while using PEP.

Which Programs Can Pay, and the Rules

Personalized Education Program (PEP)

Paying: Direct Pay in EMA, or pay the provider and request reimbursement.

The rule that decides it: For parent-directed education. Your child cannot be enrolled full time in a public or private school, and a district home education registration must be ended by August 15.

More about this program for parents

The service also has to appear in the provider's approved EMA service catalog, and Step Up confirms coverage for your child's program. When in doubt, ask Step Up before the service begins, at (877) 735-7837.

Who Provides It, and How to Find One

Who provides it: A photography instructor, school, or program. The provider must be approved in Step Up's system for the service to be payable.

Approved providers are listed in Step Up's official directory inside EMA. Log in to your EMA account, choose Marketplace, then Find Providers to search approved providers and services near you. Step Up's steps for finding a provider in EMA.

Questions Parents Ask

Who provides Photography Lessons?

A photography instructor, school, or program. Providers must be approved in Step Up's system. Approved providers are listed in Step Up's official directory inside EMA. Log in to your EMA account, choose Marketplace, then Find Providers to search approved providers and services near you.

What rules decide whether scholarship funds can pay for Photography Lessons?

Personalized Education Program (PEP): For parent-directed education. Your child cannot be enrolled full time in a public or private school, and a district home education registration must be ended by August 15.

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