Grants

FAFSA Required?

Need-Based?

Full-Time Enrollment Required?

Range of Awards

Florida Residency Required?

Notes

Federal Pell Grant

Yes

Yes

No

$890-$4,731 in 2008-2009

No

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Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant

Yes

Yes

Yes

$750-$1,300

No

1st or 2nd yr-student
3.0 GPA (only for 2nd yr students)
US Citizenship
Rigorous high school course of study

Federal SMART Grant

Yes

Yes

Yes

Up to $4,000

No

3rd or 4th-yr student
3.0 GPA
US Citizenship
Restricted to certain majors

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Varies

No

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University of Miami Grants

Yes

Yes

Yes

Varies

No

Tuition Restricted. Also based on academic promise.

William L. Boyd, IV, Florida Resident Access Grant (BFRAG)

No

No

Yes

$2,837 in
2008-2009

Yes

The FL Dept. of Education may adjust this award at any time.  Additional application preferred dates: 

Fall semester: June 1
Spring semester: December 1

Students pursuing a second bachelor's degree are not eligible.

Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Determined by state appropriations

Yes

Students pursuing a second bachelor's degree are not eligible.

Non-Florida state grants

Varies

Varies

Varies

Varies

No

Check with your local state agencies for eligibility. Students from states such as Rhode Island, Washington D.C., Vermont, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan and Delaware have received their states' grants while enrolled at UM.