If your family participates in an Education Savings Account (ESA) or education scholarship program, you may be able to use those funds to get a full year of Epic Family, giving kids access to 40,000+ books, audiobooks and learning videos at no additional cost to your family.
Epic is currently available through eligible education funding programs in Utah and Florida. Here’s what families participating in these programs need to know about accessing Epic Family.
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What Is an Education Savings Account (ESA)?
An Education Savings Account, or ESA, is a state-funded program that allows eligible families to use allocated funds for qualifying educational expenses.
Programs and eligible expenses vary by state. Families should consult their state or program administrator for current information about eligibility, available funds and qualifying purchases.
What Can ESA Funds Be Used For?
Eligible expenses vary by state, so families should always check their specific program requirements. Depending on the program, education funds may help cover things like:
- Curriculum and instructional materials
- Books and educational resources
- Tutoring and other learning services
- Educational technology
- Approved digital learning programs and subscriptions
Why Use Education Funds for Epic Family?
Epic Family gives kids ages 12 and under a place to explore 40,000+ books, audiobooks and learning videos, with choices for different interests and reading levels.
Kids can read on a tablet, computer or even a phone (great for audiobooks!), whether they’re curled up on the couch after school or looking for something new to explore over the weekend. And for kids who already use Epic in the classroom, Epic Family can help extend that familiar reading experience beyond the school day.
For families looking to make screen time more purposeful, it’s also an opportunity to turn some of that device time into reading time. Whether kids are diving into a graphic novel, listening to an audiobook or following their curiosity from dinosaurs to space to sharks in a single afternoon.
Utah: Use Utah Fits All Scholarship Funds for Epic Family
The Utah Fits All Scholarship Program gives eligible Utah K–12 students education funding that can be used toward qualifying educational expenses, including approved educational software and resources.
Already Have Utah Fits All Funds?
If your family already has scholarship funds available, you can find Epic through Odyssey, the Utah Fits All program marketplace.
Getting started is simple:
- Log in to your Odyssey account.
- Search for Epic Kids.
- Select Epic Family and follow the marketplace instructions to purchase your subscription with eligible funds.
- Start exploring Epic’s library.
Don’t Already Have Utah Fits All Funds?
The Utah Fits All application period is currently closed, so families who don’t already have funds should check the official program resources for information about future application periods and eligibility.
Utah State Board of Education:
https://schools.utah.gov/utahfitsallscholarship
Utah Fits All Handbook and support resources:
https://support.withodyssey.com/hc/en-us/categories/36775387584539-Utah-Fits-All-UFA-Handbook
Families can also find general program information and updates at Utah Education Fits All:
Note: Utah Education Fits All is an informational resource rather than the scholarship application portal.
Florida: Use Step Up for Students Funds for Epic Family
Florida families participating in eligible Step Up for Students scholarship programs may also be able to use available education funds to purchase Epic Family.
Rather than starting at the general Step Up website, families looking specifically for Epic can visit the Epic Creations, Inc. vendor and product information page through Step Up for Students.
From there, eligible families can review the current purchasing information and follow the program’s instructions for accessing Epic with their scholarship funds.
FIND EPIC THROUGH STEP UP FOR STUDENTS
Eligibility, available funds and qualifying purchases are determined by Step Up for Students, so families should review the latest program requirements before purchasing.
Use Eligible Education Funds for Epic Family
If your family already participates in an eligible education funding program in Utah or Florida, Epic Family may be an approved way to use your available funds.
Check your program’s current eligibility and purchasing requirements, then find Epic through the appropriate marketplace or vendor page to get started.
Already have education funds? Find Epic in your state’s program and start reading.
FAQs
What is an Education Savings Account (ESA)?
An ESA is a state education funding program that allows eligible families to use allocated funds for qualifying educational expenses. Eligible purchases and program requirements vary by state.
Can ESA or scholarship funds be used for Epic Family?
Eligible families participating in certain education funding programs in Utah and Florida may be able to use available funds to purchase Epic Family. Utah families can find Epic through the Utah Fits All Odyssey marketplace, while Florida families can find Epic through Step Up for Students.
Can I use Utah Fits All Scholarship funds for Epic?
Eligible families who already participate in the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program may be able to use available funds to purchase Epic Family through Odyssey. Families should consult the official Utah Fits All resources for current purchasing requirements.
Are Utah Fits All applications currently open?
Applications are currently closed. Families interested in future opportunities should check the Utah State Board of Education and Odyssey Utah Fits All resources for the latest program information.
Where can Florida families find Epic through Step Up for Students?
Families can visit Epic Creations, Inc.’s dedicated vendor and product information page on the Step Up for Students website for current information about accessing Epic with eligible scholarship funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
▶ What is Reading Is Fundamental?
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) (www.rif.org) is the nation’s oldest and largest children’s literacy nonprofit. For 60 years, RIF has worked to inspire the joy of reading and provide children with books, literacy resources and programs that help them become confident, lifelong readers. RIF has reached more than 212 million children and distributed 430 million books since its founding.
▶What is a RIF Reading Corner?
RIF Reading Corners create or refresh dedicated reading spaces in schools and community sites. Reading Corners include a 1,000-book collection and are paired with a book celebration designed to get kids excited about reading.
▶ How does the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood support kids’ literacy?
The Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood gives kids a place to learn, explore and grow outside the classroom. Its new Reading Corner gives local children access to print books, digital reading experiences and literacy activities in a space designed just for reading and discovery.”
▶ Why is access to books important for kids?
Having books available at home, school and in the community gives kids more opportunities to find stories, characters and topics that interest them. More choice also gives kids different ways to explore reading and find the books that make them want to keep going. You can read more about how book access improves literacy outcomes for children here: https://www.rif.org/blogs/how-book-access-improves-literacy-outcomes-children
