02/25/2026
🎉 BIG NEWS AT IMPACT COUNSELING 🎉
We Are Now a Direct Pay Provider for Step Up for Students Scholarships!
IMPACT Counseling is proud to announce that we are now an approved Direct Pay Provider for scholarships administered by Step Up for Students.
This means eligible families can use their scholarship funds directly for counseling, therapy, and supportive mental health services with us — often without the hassle of reimbursement paperwork.
📚 What Is Step Up for Students?
Step Up for Students is a Florida nonprofit scholarship funding organization that administers state-approved education scholarships for eligible families.
These scholarships function like Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), allowing families flexibility in how they use funds.
Scholarship funds may be used for:
✔ Counseling and therapy services
✔ Behavioral and emotional support services
✔ Tutoring and educational supports
✔ Curriculum and instructional materials
✔ Tuition and approved educational providers
✔ Other eligible educational expenses
Scholarship amounts vary based on program eligibility, county, and student needs.
💙 What This Means for Our Families
As a Direct Pay Provider, IMPACT Counseling can:
• Accept scholarship funds directly
• Reduce financial barriers to care
• Simplify the payment process
• Provide consistent, uninterrupted services
• Allow families to focus on healing — not paperwork
🌟 Our Commitment
At IMPACT Counseling, we believe every child deserves access to quality emotional and behavioral support. Becoming a direct pay provider allows us to expand access and better serve students and families in our community.
If you are a Step-Up family or would like assistance determining eligibility, please speak with our front office team.
IMPACT Counseling
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