Use Your Florida Step Up Scholarship for GameU Classes
Unlock GameU’s Online Game Design & Digital Art Classes with Step Up for Students Funding
How Step Up for Students + GameU Work Together
Florida’s Step Up for Students scholarships, including the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA), provide education funds that families can apply toward approved educational services and learning materials.
As an approved service, Florida families can use Step Up funding to purchase GameU online STEAM classes in game design, coding, Minecraft/Roblox, and digital art, through MyScholarShop.
How Florida Families Use Step Up Funds to Purchase GameU Courses
Receive Step Up scholarship funding
Log in to your scholarship portal
Purchase approved GameU classes through MyScholarShop
Note: MyScholarShop is accessible only after logging in to your Step Up for Students account.
MyScholarShop Guide: Find GameU or Apply for Step Up for Students
See which path below is right for you based on whether you’ve already been awarded Step Up funds or you’re new to Step Up and want to learn about scholarships. If you’re funded, you can log in and use MyScholarShop to find and purchase GameU classes with your scholarship.
Already Enrolled and Have Step Up Funds?
Use Your Scholarship in the MyScholarShop
If you already have Step Up funding, you can use it to purchase GameU classes directly from the scholarship marketplace.
What to expect:
- Log in to your Step Up for Students scholarship portal
- Navigate to Marketplace → MyScholarShop
- Search for “GameU”
- Select the appropriate student and class
- Complete checkout using scholarship funds
New to Step Up?
Learn About Florida Scholarships and FES-UA
If you’re not enrolled, Step Up for Students offers Florida scholarships for approved educational services, including GameU.
What to expect:
- Review available Step Up scholarships, including FES-UA
- Complete the Step Up for Students application
- Receive funding and portal access
- Use MyScholarShop to purchase approved providers like GameU
Having trouble finding MyScholarShop or locating GameU after you log in?.
Watch this quick video for step-by-step guidance
Why Florida Families Choose GameU with Step Up Funds
Families across Florida use their Step Up scholarship to access engaging, flexible instruction that supports real skill growth.
What sets GameU apart:
1:1 Online STEAM Instruction
Personalized learning with expert instructors
Designed for Students with Unique Abilities
Personalized instruction for students with a range of learning needs
Flexible Scheduling for Busy Families
Learning that fits your routine
Taught by Real Industry Professionals
Learn from experienced game developers and digital artists
Personalized Learning for FES-UA Students with Unique Abilities
GameU provides personalized online instruction for students with unique abilities, including students with autism and other disabilities. Our 1:1 format lets instructors adapt pacing, communication, projects, and teaching strategies to each student's interests, strengths, goals, and learning needs.
Individualized 1:1 Instruction
Students receive personalized support with flexible pacing, communication, and projects based on their individual needs and goals.
Learning Through Personal Interests
Game design, coding, Minecraft, Roblox, digital art, animation, and other creative technology subjects give students opportunities to learn through interests they already enjoy.
Confidence, Communication & Independence
Hands-on projects provide natural opportunities to practice problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, confidence, creativity, and independence.
For families seeking engaging classes for students with special needs, GameU offers an adaptable, interest-based learning environment designed to help each student build skills at their own pace.
Programs You Can Purchase Through MyScholarShop
Families across Florida use their Step Up scholarship to access engaging, flexible instruction that supports real skill growth.
GameU classes are available in 1:1 and small-group formats, depending on availability and student needs.
Popular options Include:
Frequently Asked Questions
Families across Florida use their Step Up scholarship to access engaging, flexible instruction that supports real skill growth.
Yes. GameU offers approved education services that can be purchased using eligible Step Up scholarship funds through MyScholarShop.
Families using FES-UA and other eligible Step Up scholarships may be able to purchase GameU classes.
Yes. GameU works with students with a range of learning needs, including students with autism and other disabilities. Personalized 1:1 instruction allows instructors to adapt pacing, communication, projects, and support around each student's interests, strengths, and goals. Eligible families should confirm that their selected service and available scholarship funds meet current Step Up for Students purchasing requirements.
You can still reach out to our team for guidance while you wait for funds to be deposited.
Log into your Step Up for Students portal, open the Marketplace, select MyScholarShop, and search for “GameU.”
Yes. MyScholarShop is only accessible after enrollment and login.
Step Up for Students administers the scholarship program. GameU is an independent education provider offering approved services.
Ready to Use Your Step Up Scholarship with GameU?
Whether you’re already funded or just getting started, we’re here to help you take the next step.
Complete the form below to share where you are in the Step Up for Students process, and a GameU Program Coordinator will follow up to answer your questions and help your Florida family move forward with scholarship enrollment and MyScholarShop purchases.
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