Financial Aid

Types of Financial Aid

Pell Grant — A federal grant awarded when the student does not have a B.S./B.A. degree or equivalent. The amount received depends on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the cost of attendance at Florida State College and enrollment status. For more information, visit the Pell Grant Web page.

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) — A federal grant that is awarded when a student demonstrates exceptional need and does not have a B.S./B.A. degree or equivalent.

College Work-Study Program (CWS) — A federal work program that provides jobs to help pay for educational expenses. This program encourages community service and work related to the student’s course of study. Students will be paid at least the federal minimum wage and can work 10 to 20 hours per week.

Direct Subsidized Loan — A low interest loan provided by an approved lender. The subsidized Stafford loan is awarded based on need. Interest is paid by the government while the student is enrolled at least half-time. For more information, visit the Federal Student Loan Program Web page.

Direct Unsubsidized Loan — A low interest loan provided by an approved lender. The unsubsidized Stafford loan is available regardless of need. However, the loan cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance, and the student is responsible for interest payments while in school. For more information, visit the Federal Student Loan Program Web page.

Direct PLUS Loans for Parents — A loan available to parents of dependent students to help pay for their educational expenses. Parents are required to demonstrate credit worthiness. Parents will begin repaying both the principal and the interest while the student is enrolled in college.

Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) — A need-based program for full-time undergraduate students. Recipients must meet Florida residency requirements for state student aid, and be enrolled in an A.A., A.S., A.A.S. or B.A.S. program.

Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Part-Time — Students who meet the full-time FSAG eligibility requirements may be eligible if they enroll for 6-11 credits. Awards may be for one term only.

Florida Public Postsecondary Career Education Student Assistance Grant (FSAG-CE) Program — A need-based grant program available to Florida residents enrolled in certificate programs of 450 or more clock hours/or 15 credit hours.

Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP) — A need-based program providing eligible Florida students work experiences to compliment and reinforce their educational and career goals. For more information, visit the FWEP Web page.

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program — A merit scholarship awarded to Florida high school graduates. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits and meet Florida residency requirements for state student aid. Scholarships will be paid at a flat "per credit" rate. In addition, students who withdraw during the semester will be required to repay the Bright Futures funding received for the classes from which they withdraw. Finally, in order to be eligible for renewal awards, full-time students must complete a minimum of 24 credits during the award year, with part-time students needing to complete a pro-rated number of credits based on enrollment.

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE), Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) has authorized Bright Futures scholarships at a prorated amount per credit hour for the 2011-2012 academic year. The prorated amount per credit hour is posted on the FDOE website. If FDOE does not receive the requisite federal funds, your award amount will remain the same as stated on your award letter which can be viewed in Connections. If we begin the term with prorated award amounts and FDOE subsequently receives the additional funds, your award amount will be increased to the full amount for which you are eligible. At this time, we do not know when the decision will be made regarding federal funds and possibly increasing your award. When we have more information, we will notify you by e-mail available through Connections.

Bright Futures Award	Bright Futures per credit hour	Florida State College Tuition per credit hour
Florida Academic Scholars in A.A., A.S., A.A.S. programs	$62	$99.47
Florida Academic Scholars in B.A.S. programs	$70	$108.91
Florida Medallion Scholars in A.A., A.S., A.A.S. programs	$62	$99.47
Florida Medallion Scholars in P.S.A.V. programs	$47	$84.00
Florida Medallion Scholars in B.A.S. programs	$52	$108.91
Vocational Gold Seal Scholars in A.A., A.S., A.A.S., P.S.A.V. programs	$47	$99.47
Vocational Gold Seal Scholars in B.A.S. programs	$52	$108.91

Star Opportunity Grant — A Florida State College institutional grant for students enrolled in an eligible program for at least six credits per term who meet certain eligibility requirements.

Workforce Certificate Grant (Formerly PSAV) — A Florida State College institutional grant for students enrolled in an eligible Workforce Certificate program. Recipients must be enrolled for at least six workforce credits and must meet certain eligibility requirements.

Florida First Generation Matching Grant — A need-based program for degree seeking students, enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours per term; whose parent/parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree.

Scholarships — For more information, see scholarships.

Additional Grants

Child Care Grants

Child care grants are available for eligible students with dependent children. The grants pay up to 60 percent of eligible child care costs. For more information, contact the campus enrollment services/financial aid office.

Talent Grants For Athletics, Fine Arts and Co-Curricular Activities

Talent grants are awarded to selected students based on a specified talent. Recipients are selected through an audition or other demonstration of talent. Grants are given for athletics, fine arts, as well as for participation in certain extracurricular organizations.

For more information about athletic talent grants, contact the athletic department at (904) 646-2202; fine arts grants, contact the fine arts department at (904) 646-2162 or co-curricular grants, contact the cultural programs department at (904) 632-3123.

Athletic	Fine Arts	Co-Curricular
Baseball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Softball Women’s Tennis Women’s Volleyball	Chorale Dance Gospel Chorale Graphic Design Instrumental Multimedia Theatre/Dance Visual Arts	Brain Bowl Forensics (Persuasive Speaking or Extemporaneous Speaking) Student Ambassadors Student Newspaper (The Campus Voice) Student Government Asso. Leadership

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