Step Up For Students: How to Get Your Child's Therapy Services Covered

March 3, 2025

Introduction

The cost of specialized therapy services can be overwhelming for families of children with unique abilities. If you're struggling to afford the care your child needs, there’s good news—financial assistance is available!

Step Up For Students, a Florida-based nonprofit, provides scholarships through the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA). These funds can be used to cover high-quality therapy services at Progressive Pediatric Therapy, ensuring your child receives the care they need to thrive.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how Step Up For Students works, what therapy services it covers, who qualifies, and how to apply.

Step Up For Students: A Lifeline for Families

Step Up For Students is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families access the best educational and therapeutic resources for their children. One of its most impactful programs is the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA).

This scholarship provides families with an Education Savings Account (ESA), which allows them to allocate funds toward a variety of educational and therapy services. Instead of limiting assistance to tuition fees, the FES-UA scholarship empowers parents to invest in the specialized care their child needs.

What Therapy Services Are Covered?

A key benefit of the FES-UA scholarship is that it covers more than just educational expenses. Families can use these funds for essential therapy services, including:

Speech Therapy

Helps children with speech and language disorders develop communication skills.

Occupational Therapy

Improves fine motor skills, coordination, and daily living activities.

Physical Therapy

Assists children with mobility challenges to improve strength, balance, and coordination.

Behavioral Therapy

Supports children with developmental or behavioral challenges through structured interventions.

At Progressive Pediatric Therapy, families can apply their FES-UA scholarship funds directly to these therapy services, making high-quality care more affordable and accessible.

Is Your Child Eligible?

The Step Up For Students FES-UA scholarship is available for children with a wide range of unique abilities and medical conditions. Eligible diagnoses include:

You can check your eligibility and apply today by visiting Step Up For Students.

Why Progressive Pediatric Therapy is the Best Choice for Your Child

When selecting a therapy provider, you want a team that offers expertise, compassionate care, and a personalized approach. Here’s why families trust Progressive Pediatric Therapy:

Expert Therapists with a Passion for Children

Our highly trained specialists in Speech, Occupational, Physical, and Feeding therapies are dedicated to helping children thrive with personalized strategies tailored to their needs.

Innovative Therapy Techniques

We use cutting-edge tools like Galileo Whole-Body Vibration Platforms and Mano Dumbbells to enhance neuroplasticity, motor learning, and sensory development.

Family-Centered Approach

We believe therapy is a team effort. Parents receive education, resources, and regular updates, ensuring they stay involved in their child’s progress.

Holistic and Personalized Care Plans

Every child is unique, so we create custom therapy plans that support physical, emotional, and social development for overall growth.

Plus, families can use Step Up For Students funding at Progressive Pediatric Therapy for affordable, high-quality therapy!

Applying for the FES-UA scholarship is a simple and straightforward process:

  1. Visit the Step Up For Students Website – Go to Step Up For Students to review eligibility criteria and application requirements.
  2. Complete the Application – Fill out the online application form and provide any necessary documentation.
  3. Await Approval – The application will be reviewed, and families will be notified of their approval status.
  4. Use Funds for Therapy Services – Once approved, families can allocate scholarship funds to cover therapy expenses at Progressive Pediatric Therapy Clinic.

Important: Apply early! Scholarship funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Take the Next Step: Invest in Your Child’s Future

Therapy services play a crucial role in helping children with unique abilities build confidence, develop essential life skills, and reach their full potential. Thanks to Step Up For Students, financial assistance is available to make these vital services more accessible.

Contact Progressive Pediatric Therapy today to learn more about our therapy services and how we can help you apply for Step Up For Students funding!

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