Your Financial Aid Options
You don't have to navigate financial aid alone. Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is committed to helping you find ways to meet, manage and lower your education costs through a variety of financing and payment options. Take time to explore the various options below, so you can decide which ones are the best fit for your life and budget.
Financial Aid Awarding for Upcoming Term
To apply for financial aid, you should visit www.fafsa.gov and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Once the application is processed, you will receive a summary of your information in your Student Aid Report (SAR). If you provided an email address, your SAR will be sent by email within three to five days. If no email address is provided, the SAR will be mailed to you within three weeks. When you receive your SAR, you should begin checking myFSCJ for communications from FSCJ's financial aid office. For specific questions, you can call 904-646-2300/877-633-5950 or visit one of our campuses or centers' financial aid offices.
Ways to Pay for Your Education
When it comes to covering your college expenses, you have options. Federal student financial aid, available through the U.S. Department of Education, provides loans, grants and scholarships to help fund your degree. In addition, some students may also qualify for State grants and scholarship programs like Bright Futures, First Generation and the Florida State Assistance Grant (FSAG). We also offer institutional scholarships and grants.
Your eligibility is based on your current financial need, as well as other factors, including whether you're a full-time or part-time student. We encourage you to learn about these different ways to pay for your education and find out which ones you may qualify for. Remember: The number 1 reason students don't receive financial aid is because they never apply.
Apply for Aid at FSCJ
FSCJ encourages you to apply for financial aid, regardless of your income. You may receive more than you expect! All the forms you need to apply for financial aid and for admission to FSCJ are available online.
The FAFSA is Your First Step
Your first step in applying for aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA. The FAFSA application become available October 1 each year. FSCJ's school code is 001484. For priority consideration, your FAFSA must be received by the established priority deadlines:
- June 1 (for fall)
- November 1 (for spring)
- April 1 (for summer)
Learn more about how to apply for financial aid.
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