Financial Assistance

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Financial Aid Programs

Grants

Gift Aid: Money You Don't Have to Pay Back

Grants are mainly awarded based on need, therefore students must submit their completed FAFSA as early as possible.

Grants

FAFSA Required?

Need-Based?

Full-Time Enrollment Required?

Range of Awards

Florida Residency Required?

Notes

Federal Pell Grant

Yes

Yes

No

$400-$4,310 in 2007-2008

No

-

Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant

Yes

Yes

Yes

$750-$1,300

No

1st or 2nd yr-student
3.0 GPA (only for 2nd yr students)
US Citizenship
Rigorous high school course of study

Federal SMART Grant

Yes

Yes

Yes

Up to $4,000

No

3rd or 4th-yr student
3.0 GPA
US Citizenship
Restricted to certain majors

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Varies

No

-

University of Miami Grants

Yes

Yes

Yes

Varies

No

Tuition Restricted. Also based on academic promise.

William L. Boyd, IV, Florida Resident Access Grant (BFRAG)

No

No

Yes

$3,000 in
2007-2008

Yes

The FL Dept. of Education may adjust this award at any time.  Additional application preferred dates: 

Fall semester: June 1
Spring semester: December 1

Students pursuing a second bachelor's degree are not eligible.

Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Determined by state appropriations

Yes

Students pursuing a second bachelor's degree are not eligible.