Can a Miami-Dade family pay for this with scholarship funds?
Programming and digital production under Electives; science, math and computer lab fees and equipment under Lab Fees and Materials; drones were added as elective equipment.
Same categories; note that PEP cannot buy the computer itself in 2026-27.
Eligible from leftover funds.
Rules that apply
- Monitors for programming are a digital periphery device (FES-UA only, once every two years).
- Credentialed provider rules apply to classes.
What is not allowed
- Laptops/computers under PEP
- VR/AR headsets under PEP
In Miami-Dade
Franchise STEM centers in Doral, Kendall and Aventura are commonly listed as EMA providers; ask for the direct-pay option.
How to buy it
Check MyScholarShop first (anything listed is pre-approved), then Find Providers in EMA for direct pay to tutors, therapists and instructors. Otherwise pay with a card, keep the itemized receipt and submit for reimbursement. Anything not listed as eligible needs a pre-authorization request before you buy; 2026-27 requests close May 28, 2027.
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Sources: FES-UA Purchasing Guide (FCSUA / Step Up For Students) with the 2026-27 summary of changes; PEP Purchasing Guide 2026-27; Step Up For Students "Program Handbooks and Purchasing Guides — Summary of Changes," revised September 16, 2026. Summaries, not legal advice; your SFO's handbook controls.