Last verified: October 2026
What makes a hybrid school PEP-eligible in Orange County?
A hybrid qualifies when it is an eligible private school in the state directory, the student is not enrolled full-time and attends in person at least two full days each week. The account may then pay tuition and the standard eligible fees.
What does a PEP hybrid family keep in the account?
When hybrid tuition comes in under the Orange County award ($7,831 to $8,420), what is left over can pay for curriculum, tutoring, electives and testing.
Can FES-UA pay for a hybrid school?
A household using FES-UA should ask Step Up whether a hybrid schedule fits the account's rules before enrolling.
PEP hybrid versus full-time private school
The table puts the two sides next to each other.
| Feature | PEP hybrid | Full-time private school |
|---|---|---|
| Days on campus | At least two full days | Full school week |
| Paid by | PEP account | Private School Scholarship |
| Testing | Annual norm-referenced test | School's annual test |