| Also see our: Frequently Asked Questions |
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| Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) |
| This state grant is awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need, are legal Florida residents, and maintain a full-time student status. The University of Miami determines eligibility using information provided on the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov). Award ranges are determined by state appropriations. |
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Florida residents must answer all questions on the FAFSA to be considered for the Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG). Incomplete FAFSA applications will not be processed. The FAFSA and/or any corrections must be processed by June 1 in order to meet the deadline. |
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| William L. Boyd, IV, Florida Resident Access Grant (BFRAG) |
| This non-need-based grant provides funds for tuition and fees at Florida's private colleges and universities. Eligibility requirements include legal Florida residency for parents and students, valid U.S. Residency status, full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree-seeking program, and the completion of a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students pursuing a second bachelor's degree are not eligible. The Certification of Florida Residency must be completed and submitted to the OFAS by all new incoming freshmen and transfer students. The preferred date is June 1 for the Fall semester award and December 1 for the Spring semester award. Preference is given to applications received by these dates; all others will be awarded on a funds available basis. If you submitted a valid application for the previous academic year and are still eligible, you will not be required to submit another application for the current academic year. Students must continue to file a FAFSA each year. |
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| Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program |
| The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program is a lottery-funded scholarship that rewards Florida high school graduates who demonstrate high academic achievement and enroll in an eligible public or private post-secondary educational institution within three years of high school graduation. It is the umbrella program for three state-funded scholarships: Florida Academic Scholars, Florida Medallion Scholars and the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars. These awards are determined based on academic achievement in high school, SAT and ACT scores, and fulfillment of certain course requirements. The amount of each specific award is based on the number of credit hours for which a student registers. Initial eligibility must be at least 6 credits. Beginning during the 2011-2012 academic year all recipients will be required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. |
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Awards amounts are based on the number of credit hours each semester, the value of each credit hour will be determined by the State on an annual basis. |
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A student will be required to reimburse the State of Florida Department of Education for the cost of course(s) dropped or withdrawn after the initial drop/add period. |
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Florida residents must have their high school guidance counselor submit their information and authorization form to the Florida Bright Futures Program at the Florida Department of Education in Tallahassee. As an incoming freshman, eligibility is determined based on performance throughout high school. For further requirements contact your high school guidance counselor, or visit the Bright Futures Program website. |
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| Eligible student enlists in the Military: |
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An initially eligible student who enlists in the United States Armed Forces immediately after high school graduation must (within three years after separation from active duty): |
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Complete and submit a Reinstatement/Restoration Application for Students online |
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Submit a DD-214 via US mail to verify time served in the military. |
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A student who is receiving a Florid Bright Futures Scholarship and discontinues his/her education to enlist in the United States Armed Forces must commence the remainder of the seven-year renewal period upon the date of separation from active duty. To reinstate the scholarship, the student must: |
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Complete and submit a Reinstatement/Restoration Application for Students online. |
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Submit a DD-214 via US mail to verify time served in the military. |
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| Additional aid available to Florida Residents |
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| Jose Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund |
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This need-based scholarship is awarded to students of Hispanic culture who were born in, or who have a natural parent who was born in Mexico, Spain, South America, Central America, or the Caribbean. Students must apply as a high school senior and have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0. The student must enroll full-time, be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and meet Florida residency requirements. Students need to complete and submit the Jose Mart?cholarship application to the State of Florida Department of Education by April 1. Students must also complete and submit a FAFSA. The number and amount of the award varies by year.
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| Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans and Service members (CSDDV) |
| This provides scholarships for dependent children or unremarried spouses of Florida veterans or service members who died as a result of service-connected injuries, diseases, or disabilities sustained while on active duty or who have been certified by the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs as having service-connected 100% permanent and total disabilities. CSDDV also provides funds for dependent children whose parent is classified as a prisoner of war or missing in action by the Armed Forces of the United States or as civilian personnel captured while serving with the consent or authorization of the United States Government during wartime service. CSDDV provides a fixed award amount at an eligible public or private postsecondary institution. Students must be enrolled in degree or certificate programs for at least six credit hours. Click here for more information about the CSDDV. |
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