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Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)

This state grant is awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need; therefore students must submit the FAFSA to be considered. Eligibility requirements include legal Florida residency and full-time student status. The University of Miami determines eligibility using information provided on the FAFSA. Award ranges are determined by state appropriations.

• Florida residents must answer all questions on the FAFSA to be considered for the Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG). Questions left blank could result in the loss of the FSAG award, which the University is unable to replace. The FAFSA and/or any corrections must be processed by June 1 in order to meet the deadline.

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, and full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree-seeking program. Students pursuing a second bachelor's degree are not eligible.  The Certification of Florida Residency (CFR) must be completed and submitted to the OFAS only if the student chooses not to file a FAFSA; however, the OFAS may still require that a student submit the CFR and provide proof of Florida residency even after completing the FAFSA. 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. The estimated award for the 2007-2008 academic year is $3,000. The Florida Department of Education may adjust this award at any time. The University of Miami cannot make up any shortfall, should one occur.

• 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.

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 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.

• 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.

• Due to an unexpected budget deficit, students may no longer use funds from the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program for summer classes at any university.

For more information on State of Florida programs.

Additional aid available to Florida Residents

Jose Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund

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 Martí Scholarship 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.