| PROGRAM
DESCRIPTIONS
There are four main types
of financial aid: grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. The money comes from many
sources. We have listed just a few for your information.
FEDERAL GRANTS Federal Pell Grants: The Pell grant program is funded by the federal government and provides financial assistance (gift aid) to students otherwise unable to afford an education. The award is based on the student’s financial resources and the schools’ actual cost of education according to a federally established formula. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG): Federally funded gift aid to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need with Pell Grant recipients given first consideration as set by federal law. FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS Florida Academic Scholars: A merit scholarship program for students with outstanding high school academic achievement. This scholarship pays 100% of tuition, and mandatory fees and gives the student a $300 per semester book allowance. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars: Scholarship is awarded to high school graduates who have earned the Vocational Gold Seal endorsement and will enroll in a post secondary degree or certificate program. This scholarship pays 75% of tuition and mandatory fees. Florida Medallion Scholars: A merit scholarship program for students with outstanding high academic achievement. This scholarship pays 100% of tuition and fees approved by DOE for courses leading toward an associate degree (including lab fees up to $300 per semester). Students seeking a certificate or Bachelor of Science degree will be paid 75% of tuition and fees approved by DOE (including lab fees up to $300 per semester). STATE SCHOLARSHIPS Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Scholarship: For Dependent students of deceased or 100% disabled veterans. Scholarship includes tuition and fees. Robert C. Byrd Scholarship: A merit scholarship awarded to outstanding high school graduates. Nominations are made by high school principals. Additional state programs are described in the State of Florida brochure available in the Office of Financial Aid. For applications and further information, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Department of Education, Florida Education Center, Tallahassee, FL 32399 or call 1-888-827-2004. FEDERAL WORK STUDY The following program enables students to earn part of their financial aid through employment. Federal funds pay part of the student’s wages and the College pays the balance. Federal Work-Study (FWS): Funded by the federal government, with a matching institutional share unless exempt. Employment must be on campus or in a college related assignment. An attempt is made, if possible, to place students in an area relating to their major field of study, and in a job related to his/her skills. Students must have applied using the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need. Students may work up to 20 hours per week depending on need and class schedule. FEDERAL STAFFORD STUDENT LOANS (formerly GSL) Applications may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid for both subsidized and unsubsidized loans. PLUS LOANS Federal PLUS Loans (PLUS Loans) enable parents with good credit histories to borrow to pay the education expenses of each child who is a dependent undergraduate student enrolled at least half time. VETERANS BENEFITS As a veteran you may be entitled to certain benefits, and be eligible to participate in certain programs. For information, please contact the Office of Veterans Affairs in Building A, Room 159. |
